Let's say, you've got ur head up in the clouds and suddenly out of no where, someone comes and taps u on the shoulder. Obviously, u'll kinda like..jump up a little bcoz u were shocked/startled. So...what's the word for that?....it can't be shrugged coz u don't shrug when ur suprise
2007-03-22 14:18:21 · 9 answers · asked by - 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
started
. start·ed, start·ing, starts
v. intr.
To move suddenly or involuntarily: started at the loud noise.
2007-03-22 14:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by krak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the word is startled.
2007-03-22 14:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by kale_ewart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shudder? Flinch? There isn't really a word for that action in that specific context, but I would use "flinch".
2007-03-22 14:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right word should be startled...
2007-03-23 00:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Shogun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "wool gathering"...
Rather that is one of the least offensive terms for it. :D
2007-03-22 14:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cringe, flinch, recoil, wince,
2007-03-22 14:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by №1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here.
2007-03-22 14:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
jumped?
2007-03-22 14:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'taken aback'
2007-03-22 14:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋