jolty

English

Etymology

jolt +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɒl.ti/
• 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!