Answer: jolty

AnswerCrossword Clue
joltysudden feeling of shock, surprise, or disappointment
joltyserious check or reverse a severe financial jolt
joltyevent or development causing such a feeling the defeat was quite a jolt
joltyjerky (spasmodic)
joltyfull of jolts; bumpy
joltysmall potent or bracing portion a jolt of horseradish
joltyan abrupt sharp jerky blow or movement