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Slang Word: Shook
Gen Z Slang Word Shook is used or popularized by Generation Z (Gen Z). Understand the definition of Shook so that we can better use it. Knowing slang not only helps improve communication skills, but also enhances understanding of the culture of the younger generation and helps to build better relationships between teachers and students and families.
The Definition of Shook
Definition: To be shocked, surprised, or bothered.
Examples: "I am shook after that."
Variations: Shooketh
Origin: Became prominent in hip-hop starting in the 1990s, where it began to be used as a standalone adjective for uncontrollable emotions. One famous example is Mobb Deep's 1995 single Shook Ones, Part II.