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Definition jolt in British English

jolt noun

[countable] noun
/dʒəʊlt/
1

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

Example

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

Example

a jolt of surprise

Synonyms and related words
fit impulse surge
1.1

a shock

Example

This announcement will be a jolt to investors.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock blow
Synonyms and related words
dart start rush
Example

a jolt of electricity

Synonyms and related words
AC active alternating current
Definition jolt in British English