Judder

usgb/ˈdʒʌdər/
verb

To shake or vibrate with a rapid, irregular motion.

The old car began to judder as it struggled up the hill.
Visual representation of "judder" - To shake or vibrate with a rapid, irregular motion.

Often appears as...

  • judder to a stop
  • judder through the gears

Usage tips

Neutral

shake, vibrate, rattle

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Physical Response

The act of juddering can refer to the body's reaction to fear or anxiety.

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He could feel his heart juddering with excitement.
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Emotional Context

When someone experiences a shock, they may judder in response.

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She felt her body judder with the unexpected news.
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Formal Usage

In formal contexts, judder might describe mechanical issues in machinery.

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The equipment juddered to a halt during the test.
Visual representation of the word "Judder"

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