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Definition of judder

judder

/ˈdʒʌd.ər/
jud · der
Plural:judders
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Adjective:juddery
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Past Simple:juddered
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Past Participle:juddered
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Present Participle:juddering
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judder Lexical Profile

judder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British An instance of rapid and forceful shaking and vibration, especially in a machine or vehicle.

Example

"The pilot felt a sudden judder through the controls as the aircraft hit turbulence."

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• verb

1

British To shake and vibrate rapidly and with force (especially of a vehicle or mechanical device).

Example

"The old washing machine began to judder violently during the spin cycle."

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• Rhymes for judder

• Nearby Words

jucar
juco
judas
judder
judge
judgeable
judger

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century, likely as a blend of 'jar' and 'shudder'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Judder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/judder
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