Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-sharp-shock
Noun
/ʃɔːrt ʃɑːrp ʃɒk/
Definition
A brief and intense jolt or impact, typically experienced both physically and emotionally.
Examples
- After the fall, I felt a short-sharp-shock up my spine.
- The unexpected news delivered a short-sharp-shock to the team’s morale.
- He experienced a short-sharp-shock when the car honked suddenly.
Meaning
The term describes a sudden, quick impact that is often startling or surprising, resembling both a quick moment of tension and relief.
Synonyms
- Jolt
- Startle
- Surge
- Impact
- Jerk
