She took me by the shoulders and gave me a sharp little shake.

Her head moved, a sharp little shake of denial.

He started to open his mouth, but she'd read the thought behind his eyes and gave a sharp, tiny shake of her head.

The Tickler put a warning hand on the boy's arm, and gave a short sharp shake of his head.

In a few moments he reappeared, and climbed into the car with a short, sharp shake of his head.

I stopped and gave my head a sharp shake, returning to reality.

The young commander gave his head a sharp shake.

It is also used to describe a quick, sharp shake or jar.

"There's nothing for us here," Gilthanas said with a sharp shake of his head.

She took hold of Oomark's shoulders once more and gave him a sharp, hard shake.