A stick shaker is an aviation term that refers to an aircraft's safety device that warns pilots of an impending stall. There are several synonyms for a stick shaker, including stall warning system, buffeting system, and overspeed warning system. Each of these terms refers to a critical safety mechanism used in aviation to prevent dangerous situations, including stall and loss of control. Other synonyms for this term include stall indicator, over-speed alert, and performance alert system. Regardless of the terminology used, the stick shaker remains a crucial component of aviation safety, ensuring that pilots are aware of critical in-flight conditions that could affect their control of the aircraft.