jolty

English

Etymology

From jolt +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdʒɒl.ti/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒlti

Adjective

jolty (comparative joltier, superlative joltiest)

  1. Characterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.
    • 2023 April 19, Pip Dunn, “Jack of all trades... and master of most”, in RAIL, number 981, page 55:
      The ride was a little jolty, but then we were on jointed track and the Blaenau branch is never going to win any awards for the best track in Britain!

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