judder

[ juhd-er ]

verb (used without object)

1. to vibrate violently:

   an old automobile with a clutch that judders.

noun

1. a state or instance of juddering.

judder

/ ˈdʒʌdə /

verb

1. intr to shake or vibrate

noun

1. abnormal vibration in a mechanical system, esp due to grabbing between friction surfaces, as in the clutch of a motor vehicle
2. a juddering motion

Word History and Origins

Origin of judder¹

First recorded in 1925–30; origin uncertain; perhaps j(olt) or j(erk) + (sh)udder

Word History and Origins

Origin of judder¹

probably blend of jar ² + shudder

Example Sentences

According to the report, the pilot tried to correct the deviation but was met with a "significant judder" from the nose gear.

From BBC

But as the Israeli military began its bombing campaign of Gaza, the building would judder dangerously with every nearby hit.

From Los Angeles Times

Faces old and young watch the road, sitting atop piles of furniture, firewood, cookers and air conditioning units that judder precariously as the vehicles weave through traffic on their way to Afghanistan.

From BBC

AR use was at times visually busy: insects and starbursts appeared tangential to the action, and there were a few instances of slight judder.

From Seattle Times

“Every afternoon, somebody has to grab for a handhold because the boat gives a little sort of judder,” Hutchinson said.

From New York Times

Related Words

• fluctuation
• oscillation
• pulse
• reverberation
• tremor