noun a slang term for a short amount of time
In physics, 'two shakes' can refer to a unit of time equal to two nanoseconds, often used in the context of nuclear reactions.
Colloquially, 'two shakes' is used to mean a very short amount of time or a brief moment, as in 'I'll be back in two shakes.'
In a writing context, 'two shakes' can be used to convey a sense of speed or efficiency, as in 'I'll have this article done in two shakes of a lamb's tail.'
Psychologists may use 'two shakes' informally to indicate a short amount of time, such as 'I'll be with you in two shakes.'
Chefs might use 'two shakes' to refer to quickly mixing or blending ingredients, as in 'Just give the saucepan a couple of shakes to combine the flavors.'
Engineers may use 'two shakes' to describe a quick and simple solution to a problem, like 'I'll have this fixed in two shakes of a lamb's tail.'