1 : an abrupt, sharp, jerky blow or movement awoke with a jolt. 2a(1) : a sudden feeling of shock, surprise, or disappointment the news gave them a jolt.

What does jolt mean in the dictionary?

to stun with a blow, especially in boxing. to shock emotionally or psychologically: His sudden death jolted us all. to bring to a desired state sharply or abruptly: to jolt a person into awareness. to make active or alert, as by using an abrupt, sharp, or rough manner: to jolt someone's memory.

Is a jolt a thing?

to move with a sharp jerk or a series of sharp jerks: The car jolted to a halt. a jolting shock, movement, or blow: The automobile gave a sudden jolt. an emotional or psychological shock: The news of his arrest gave me quite a jolt. something that causes such a shock: The news was a jolt to me.