The term "shake" has several meanings depending on the context:
- Cannabis context: Shake refers to the small pieces of cannabis flower that break off from larger buds during handling, processing, or packaging. It consists of tiny buds, trichomes, and sometimes small stems or leaves. Shake is often a mix of strains and is considered less glamorous than whole buds but can still be potent and useful for smoking, making edibles, tinctures, or concentrates. It is usually cheaper than full buds and is popular for budget-conscious consumers
- Time measurement: In nuclear physics, a shake is an informal metric unit of time equal to 10 nanoseconds (10⁻⁸ seconds). It was coined during the Manhattan Project and refers to a very short time interval, useful for describing the timing of nuclear chain reactions
- Beverage: A shake (short for milkshake) is a sweet cold beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners like chocolate syrup or fruit. It originated in the United States and is commonly made in diners and ice cream shops
- General English usage: To shake means to move or cause to move up and down or back and forth with short, quick movements. It can also mean to tremble, to clasp hands in greeting, or to become dislodged and fall
In summary, "shake" can mean cannabis fragments, a very short unit of time, a milk-based sweet drink, or a physical motion depending on the context.
