1. something that jolts or causes a sudden shock or surprise

Examples

• The unexpected test result was a real jolter for the students.
• That plot twist in the movie was quite a jolter.
• The sudden announcement served as a jolter to the entire company.
• Her resignation letter was a jolter that nobody saw coming.
• The earthquake was a jolter that woke everyone up.
• The coach’s harsh criticism was a jolter for the overconfident team.