English · Slang Attested

shook up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Shaken; emotionally disturbed or agitated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

My hands are shaky and my knees are weak / I can't seem to stand on my own two feet / Who do you thank when you have such luck? / I'm in love / I'm all shook up

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shook up” mean?

Shaken; emotionally disturbed or agitated.

Is “shook up” formal or informal?

shook up is generally slang.