Meaning & Definition of Jolt in English
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Jolt
Pronunciation:
/dʒoʊlt/Part of Speech:
verb, nounMeaning and Definition of Jolt
1. Primary Definition
a sudden, sharp movement or impact
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.
Example Sentence: The truck jolted down the rough road.
Definition: a sudden shock or surprise.
Example Sentence: The news of the accident was a jolt to the entire community.
Definition: a sudden movement or disturbance.
Example Sentence: She felt a jolt when the roller coaster dropped.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English jolten, of uncertain origin
Synonyms
shock | jerk | bump | startle | surge
Common Phrases and Expressions
- jolt of electricity: a sudden and powerful surge of electric current
- jolt you awake: to suddenly wake someone up or alert them
- jolt back to reality: to suddenly realize the truth about a situation
Translations
- Spanish: sacudida
- French: choc
- German: stoß
- Russian: толчок
Related Words
- jolting: causing a sudden shock or movement
- jolter: one who jolts
- joltiness: the quality of being jolt or jerky
Slang Meanings of jolt
Meaning: a sudden burst of energy
Example Sentence: I need a jolt of caffeine to get through the day.
Meaning: a surprising upgrade or improvement
Example Sentence: That new phone is a real jolt from the last model.