jolt meaning and definition

JOLT noun

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: jar, jounce, shock
2. an abrupt spasmodic movement
   • synonyms: jerk, jerking, saccade

JOLT verb

Definition of jolt (verb)

1. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
   • synonyms: jar
2. disturb (someone's) composure
   • "The audience was jolted by the play"