Shakedown — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈshāk-ˌdau̇n/ shake·down

Meaning & Definition of Shakedown

Shakedown (noun)

  1. an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor)
  2. a boisterous dance
  3. an act or instance of shaking someone down; especially, extortion

Shakedown (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in couch, bunk bed

    similar: bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bunk, doss (chiefly British), hay (slang), kip, lair (British dialect), pad, rack, sack, bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bassinet, carry-cot (British), cradle, crib

  2. as in dry run

    similar: dry run, trial and error, exercise, practice, rehearsal, tryout, workout, essay, experiment, experimentation, test, trial, crucible, ordeal, attempt, effort, try

  3. as in pursuit, reconnaissance

    similar: recon, reconnaissance, scout, hunt, quest, search, chase, pursuit, exploration, probe, canvass, survey, sweep, forage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shakedown

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shakedown:

Chiefly British: doss
Slang: hay
British dialect: lair
British: carry-cot
bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, sleigh bed, sofa, sofa bed, studio couch, trundle bed, water bed, bunk, kip, pad, rack, sack, bedstead, futon, mattress, pallet, bassinet, cradle, crib, dry run, trial and error, exercise, practice, rehearsal, tryout, workout, essay, experiment, experimentation, test, trial, crucible, ordeal

Origin & Etymology of Shakedown

First known use: circa 1730

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakedown

What does "Shakedown" mean?

"Shakedown" means an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor). As a noun, it is defined as: an improvised bed (such as one made up on the floor). It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Shakedown"?

Other words for "Shakedown" include bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock and Murphy bed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shakedown" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shakedown"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shakedown". Common alternatives include bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed, four-poster, hammock, Murphy bed, sleigh bed and sofa.

Is "Shakedown" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shakedown" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Shakedown"?

"Shakedown" is pronounced /ˈshāk-ˌdau̇n/ and divided into syllables as shake·down.

What is the origin of the word "Shakedown"?

First known use: circa 1730.

What is another word for "Shakedown" meaning "as in couch, bunk bed"?

When "Shakedown" (noun) means as in couch, bunk bed, synonyms include bunk bed, cot, couch, daybed, feather bed and four-poster.

What is another word for "Shakedown" meaning "as in dry run"?

When "Shakedown" (noun) means as in dry run, synonyms include dry run, trial and error, exercise, practice, rehearsal and tryout.