a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
Used in a Sentence
jolt
How to use jolt in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for jolt.
Editorial note
How else can they get you to pay so much for water + sugar + a jolt?
Examples8
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of jolt gathered in one view.
an abrupt spasmodic movement
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for jolt.
noun
a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
noun
an abrupt spasmodic movement
verb
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
See also: jar
verb
disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play"
Example sentences
How else can they get you to pay so much for water + sugar + a jolt?
I jolt of realness is a precious thing.
I hope they see a renewed jolt of donations and interest.
Except I was worse, in a way: I wasn't getting a jolt to my pleasure centers, I was just watching a meaningless number get higher.
I always get a mental jolt when I see a UPS truck turn left because of this "rumor" or perception or whatever it is. I certainly see it, and remember it when it happens because of the idea that they never do turn left.
If you need a quick jolt of adrenaline, you would simply tap a button on your smartphoneIf you can have cyborg flesh implants, I don't think you would bother with a smartphone.
It's always great to get that jolt once in a while.>> "We now, for the first time ever, have the technology and resources necessary to make the world a great place for everyone.
I can go on and on, but if you sit down and jolt down list of things that we do and spend money on, you will realize We are basically addicted to spending moneyWe just keep buying things.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use jolt in a sentence?
How else can they get you to pay so much for water + sugar + a jolt?
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"
What part of speech is jolt?
jolt is commonly used as noun, verb.