Talk:jolt
Latest comment: 5 years ago by DCDuring in topic Another man's jolt?
The word "jolt" has an interesting etymology. It originated in the early 16th century from the obsolete French word "joult," which meant a heavy blow or punch. This term, in turn, is linked to the Middle English word "joute," meaning a heavy blow in a fight or tournament. Over time, "jolt" evolved to signify a sudden, forceful, or abrupt movement or shock. ~~joostgriffioen
Another man's jolt?[edit]
"Never let anybody talk you into shaking another man's jolt" famously appears in A Walk on the Wild Side. Equinox ◑ 20:30, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
- I love that parkbench soliloquy. It's on my user page. I don't doubt Algren, but I wonder if the usage can be attested. DCDuring (talk) 21:14, 1 June 2018 (UTC)
- It can, if you accept usage in quotes or with an explanation or the cites from Partridge. DCDuring (talk) 21:50, 1 June 2018 (UTC)