Meaning of the word judder in English

What does judder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

judder

US /ˈdʒʌd.ɚ/
UK /ˈdʒʌd.ər/

Verb

to shake or vibrate violently and uncontrollably

Example:
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The old car began to judder as it went over the bumpy road.
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The washing machine would often judder during the spin cycle.

Noun

a violent and uncontrollable shake or vibration

Example:
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We felt a sudden judder as the train applied its brakes.
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The car developed a slight judder at high speeds.