Shaken

Shaken is the past participle of the verb shake. As an adjective it describes something moved vigorously or disturbed, or a person who has endured emotional or physical upset. In everyday speech, 'shaken' often conveys that something has been strongly affected, such as "the crowd was shaken by the news."

In physics and engineering, 'shaken' describes objects or systems subjected to controlled oscillations or vibrations. Shake tests use a mechanical shaker table to assess durability or performance under dynamic loads.

In beverages, 'shaken' refers to the method of mixing a drink by vigorously agitating it with ice in a shaker. This can chill and blend ingredients quickly; it is commonly contrasted with stirring. Cocktails like the shaker-style martini or the Manhattan are often prepared either shaken or stirred, depending on the recipe.

In culture and language, the phrase 'shaken, not stirred' became famous through the fictional character James Bond, signaling a preferred preparation style. The term also appears in idiomatic expressions such as 'shaken by the events' to describe emotional impact.

Etymology: shaken derives from shake, from Old English scacan; related forms in other Germanic languages, and cognate to German schütteln and Dutch schudden.