American English pronunciation

How to pronounce jolt

IPA transcription: ['dʒoʊlt]

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Noun

  • an abrupt spasmodic movement

  • a sudden jarring impact

    “the door closed with a jolt”

    “all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers”

Verb

  • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

  • disturb (someone's) composure

    “The audience was jolted by the play”

Usage examples

  • "Wasp" "gives off jolts of shock that Russell could not have anticipated.