jolts

noun
UK /dʒɒlts/
US /dʒoʊlts/

Jolts are sudden strong shakes or bumps.

The car hit a bump and gave us a few jolts.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sudden shock or surprise.

The news gave her a jolt.

3. To shake or push someone or something suddenly.

The bus jolted us forward when it stopped.

4. A sudden burst of electricity.

He felt a jolt from the static electricity.