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Meaning & Definition of Jolt in English

English

Jolt

Pronunciation:

/dʒoʊlt/

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Meaning 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.