Jolt/dʒəʊlt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Indicates a sudden, often uncomfortable, physical movement. She jolted from her chair when the alarm rang. Pro Tip 2/3Roughness Implied Implies a lack of smoothness or gentleness in the action. Every pothole on the road jolted the car. Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Disruption Often used when the movement or disturbance is sudden and unexpected. A sudden bang jolted the quiet classroom.