jolt
/d͡ʒoʊlt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.02 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."
- "I jolted her out of complacency."
- "Her untimely death jolted us all."
- "The car jolted along the stony path."
- "Timing your first coffee for mid-morning allows the caffeine to work its magic right as your body’s natural energy starts to wane. Instead of a jolt, you get a smooth, effective lift that carries you through the late morning and into the afternoon."
- "Just sit down and look around for a while. Notice your cell, John. Take a good look at it, because it is going to be your home for the next ten years. Sure! You have just gotten a ten-year "jolt," John; so settle down and be a good prisoner."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /d͡ʒoʊlt/
- British English: /d͡ʒɒlt/