jolt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A long prison sentence.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Just sit down and look around for a while. Notice your cell, John. Take a good look at it, because it is going to be your home for the next ten years. Sure! You have just gotten a ten-year "jolt," John; so settle down and be a good prisoner.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A narcotic injection.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jolt” mean?
A long prison sentence.
Is “jolt” formal or informal?
jolt is generally slang.