JOLTY

rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy

(adjective) causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; “a rough ride”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

jolty (comparative joltier, superlative joltiest)

Characterised by jolts; bumpy or jerky.

Source: Wiktionary


Jolt"y, a.

Definition: That jolts; as, a jolty coach. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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