Shakes

Definitions

1. Delirium tremens; typically due to alcohol withdrawal.
   plural, plural-only, slang
2. A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction.
   colloquial, plural, plural-only
3. A fit of trembling or shivering.
   colloquial, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“[Recovering video game addicts] also have⟳ sleep⟳ disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/china_net_addicts/”

“When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. http://apu.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings_sugarAddiction”

“"I remember⟳ having the shakes sometimes and thinking 'why am I doing this?', and then remembering the vision. Very few of us were extroverts and happy to go on stage⟳.”

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