joltjoltListenverbTo move or cause to move with a sudden, abrupt, and often unpleasant jerk."The rough road jolted the passengers."nounA sudden, abrupt, and often unpleasant physical or emotional shock or movement."The bus gave a sudden jolt."ThesaurusSynonyms: jerk, jerking, saccade, jar, jounce, shockSign in to learn this word← Back