suddenjolt

noun
UK /ˈsʌdən dʒəʊlt/
US /ˈsʌdən dʒoʊlt/

A sudden jolt is a quick, hard shake that happens all at once.

The car hit a bump and gave us a sudden jolt.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sudden strong feeling of surprise or shock.

The news gave her a sudden jolt of worry.

3. A quick push of electricity through something.

He felt a sudden jolt when he touched the wire.

4. A sharp, quick movement of the body.

She woke with a sudden jolt when the alarm rang.