Judder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Judder is a noun meaning A spasmodic shaking.
Meaning
A spasmodic shaking.
More Meanings
- (television) Jerky playback caused by converting between frame rates; telecine judder
- (intransitive) To spasm or shake violently.
- (intransitive) To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely.
Example Sentences
To judder to a halt
Captain McGarrigle, however, seemed to be in trouble. He was breathing stertorously, his throat and chest juddering like those of an asthmatic.
Word Forms
- judders
- juddering
- juddered
Synonyms for judder
Depending on context, synonyms include shake.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shake, jiggle, jounce, jouncing, jiggling, jitter.
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