bodyquake

verb To have a full body "earthquake" or tremor that occurs when jolting awake after dozing off. This usually happens during boring lectures and often is followed by a handful of snickers.

shake doze doze off sleep wake up earthquake nightmare dream

Example: Simon was totally embarrassed after he bodyquaked in class! He made so much noise when he banged his leg into the chair next to him that even the professor laughed.

by JKF August 17, 2006