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Definition jolt in American English

jolt noun

[countable] noun
/dʒoʊlt/
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2

a sudden strong feeling that does not last long, especially one of surprise or fear

Example

I realized with a jolt that everyone was staring at me.

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a jolt of surprise

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2.1

a shock

Example

This announcement will be a jolt to investors.

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Example

a jolt of electricity

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Definition jolt in American English