concept   jolt
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, a jolt is a sudden and possibly unpleasant physical shock or surprise, similar to hitting a pothole.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 jolt United States A jolt can refer to a sudden, strong, and possibly unpleasant physical shock or surprise. 1
2 jolt United States A jolt can refer to a sudden shock or surprise, like the jolt you feel when a car hits a pothole. 1
3 jolt United States A jolt can refer to a sudden shock or jarring movement, like a sudden bump or startle. 1