v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. disturb or shake from the normal position (esp. in a moving vehicle) with a jerk.
2 tr. give a mental shock to; perturb.
3 intr. (of a vehicle) move along with jerks, as on a rough road.
--n.
1. such a jerk.
2 a surprise or shock.
Derivatives:
jolty adj. (joltier, joltiest).
Etymology: 16th c.: orig. unkn.