shook
/ʃʊk/
CommonShaken, shocked, or rattled by something unexpected or intense.
Can be used earnestly or hyperbolically. Someone being 'shook' by a celebrity tweet is obviously exaggerated. Someone being 'shook' after a jump scare is literal.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | that ending had me shook for an hour | The ending was so impactful the person couldn't stop thinking about it. | reddit, 2023 |
| 02 | i'm shook she just said that on live | A celebrity or creator said something unexpected in a livestream. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | bro i'm actually shook right now | Something just happened that genuinely stunned the speaker. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Something surprising or jarring just happened.
- A reveal, plot twist, or piece of news genuinely surprised you.
- You're still recovering from something emotionally intense.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone is angry.Use “pressed” instead.
- You mean something is impressive but not surprising.Use “wig” instead.
Shook vs wig
shook
Shook is about being rattled or stunned, often with a negative or neutral undertone.
VS
wig
Wig is almost always a positive reaction to something impressive or amazing.
Origin and context
Derives from the standard English past tense of 'shake', repurposed as a slang adjective. Popularized on Black Twitter and Vine in the mid-2010s before spreading broadly.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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