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jolt

 

[ dʒoʊlt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

energy drink

A Jolt is a brand of carbonated soft drink produced by The Jolt Company, Inc. It is known for its high caffeine content, which is intended to provide a jolt of energy.

Synonyms

caffeinated beverage, energy drink

Examples of usage

  • They decided to grab a Jolt before the long road trip.
  • She needed a Jolt to stay awake during the night shift.
Context #2 | Verb

sudden movement

To Jolt means to push or shake something abruptly and roughly.

Synonyms

jerk, lurch, shake

Examples of usage

  • The train jolted as it came to a sudden stop.
  • He accidentally jolted the table, spilling his drink.

Translations

Translations of the word "jolt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 choque

🇮🇳 झटका

🇩🇪 Ruck

🇮🇩 kejutan

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 wstrząs

🇯🇵 衝撃

🇫🇷 choc

🇪🇸 sacudida

🇹🇷 şok

🇰🇷 충격

🇸🇦 صدمة

🇨🇿 otřes

🇸🇰 otras

🇨🇳 震动

🇸🇮 sunek

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соққы

🇬🇪 მოწყვეტა

🇦🇿 zərbə

🇲🇽 sacudida

Word origin

The word 'jolt' originated in the late 16th century and is of unknown origin. It is believed to possibly be imitative in nature, reflecting the sudden and abrupt nature of the action or movement it describes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,028, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.