Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shake on it

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables
shake on it
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Refers to the use of a handshake to confirm an agreement.

Usage

Inflected Forms

shakes on it (present, singular) shaking on it (participle, present) shook on it (past) shaken on it (participle, past)

Phrases

gentleman's agreement

Frequently Paired Words

gentleman's agreement

Questions

What does shake on it mean?
To agree by shaking hands; to close a deal.
Where does shake on it come from?
Refers to the use of a handshake to confirm an agreement.

How to pronounce shake on it

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