jolty en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈdʒɒl.ti/ (UK)
Etymology
From jolt + -y.
Meanings
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Characterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.
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!
2023 April 19, Pip Dunn, “Jack of all trades... and master of most”, in RAIL, number 981, page 55:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| joltiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| joltier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |