Definition of jolt

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• jolt is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• jolt is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• jolt is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of jolt

• a sudden jarring impact (noun)

  Examples

  1. the door closed with a jolt
  2. all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers

  Synonyms

  1. jar
  2. jounce
  3. shock
• an abrupt spasmodic movement (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. jerk
  2. jerking
  3. saccade
• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. jar
• disturb (someone's) composure (verb)

  Examples

  1. The audience was jolted by the play

See definition of jolt in Merriam Webster