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Meaning of milkshake

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milkshake

Pronunciation:[ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk][ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk]

noun

Definitions

  1. A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.

  2. A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.

  3. A beverage consisting of fruit juice, water, and some milk, as served in Southeast Asia.

  4. Accidental emulsion of oil and water in an engine.

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To administer an alkaline supplement to (a horse) to improve its racing performance.

  2. To throw a milkshake at (a person).

    Example: A politician was milkshaked during the protest.