Jolt: meaning, definitions and examples

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jolt

[ dʒoʊlt ]

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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.

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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

sacudida
abalo

🇮🇳 झटका

धक्का
झटके

🇩🇪 Ruck

Stoß
Schock

🇮🇩 kejutan

guncangan
hentakan

🇺🇦 удар

поштовх
струм

🇵🇱 wstrząs

szok
uderzenie

🇯🇵 衝撃

ショック
電撃

🇫🇷 choc

secousse
décharge

🇪🇸 sacudida

choque
descarga

🇹🇷 şok

sarsıntı
darbe

🇰🇷 충격

쇼크
전기 충격

🇸🇦 صدمة

هزة
رعشة

🇨🇿 otřes

rána
šok

🇸🇰 otras

náraz
šok

🇨🇳 震动

冲击
电击

🇸🇮 sunek

šok
udarec

🇮🇸 högg

áfall
raflost

🇰🇿 соққы

дүмпу
шок

🇬🇪 მოწყვეტა

შოკი
დარტყმა

🇦🇿 zərbə

şok
titrəmə

🇲🇽 sacudida

choque
descarga

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.