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Jolt Definition & Meaning

jolt
noun
  1. a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
  2. an abrupt spasmodic movement
verb
  1. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  2. disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play"

"Jolt" in song lyrics

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  • "Tongued live power outlets just to get a jolt"
    Anubis5 — I'll Tear You a Heart
  • "Sledgehammer grammar, thunderbolt jolt"
    Swollen Members f/ Moka Only — Bring it Home
  • "daily jolt"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does jolt mean?
a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers" an abrupt spasmodic movement move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play"
What part of speech is jolt?
Jolt is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does jolt have?
Jolt has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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