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JOLTY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does jolty mean?
• JOLTY (adjective)
The adjective JOLTY has 1 sense:
1. causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
Familiarity information: JOLTY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
Synonyms:
bumpy; jolting; jolty; jumpy; rocky; rough
Context example:
a rough ride
Derivation:
jolt (an abrupt spasmodic movement)
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