jolt

Elementary

/dʒoʊlt/

noun
A quick, strong shake or shock

jolt in a sentence

  • “The loud noise gave me a jolt.”
  • “I sprang out of bed with a jolt.”
  • “The car stopped with a jolt.”
  • “I got quite a jolt when I heard the door slam.”

What does “jolt” mean?

jolt (noun) means a quick, strong shake or shock. It is pronounced /dʒoʊlt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "jolt" mean?
jolt (noun) means: A quick, strong shake or shock
How do you pronounce "jolt"?
"jolt" is pronounced /dʒoʊlt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "jolt" in a sentence?
Here is "jolt" used in a sentence: The loud noise gave me a jolt.

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