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milkshake

The correct spelling is milkshake.

How to pronounce milkshake

[ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk]
noun

IPA: [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk]

Say it like: Mil-ksh-ake

The correct spelling is milkshake. A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring. For example: "This milkshake under the oil cap, or on the dipstick, indicates a blown head gasket."

Usage Examples

This milkshake under the oil cap, or on the dipstick, indicates a blown head gasket.

A politician was milkshaked during the protest.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
  2. 2.A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.
  3. 3.A beverage consisting of fruit juice, water, and some milk, as served in Southeast Asia.
  4. 4.Accidental emulsion of oil and water in an engine.
  5. 5.An alkaline supplement administered to a horse to improve its racing performance.

verb

  1. 1.To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.
  2. 2.To throw a milkshake at (a person).

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