a short sharp shock

(British & Australian)

a type of punishment that is quick and severe What young offenders need is a short sharp shock that will frighten them into behaving more responsibly.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alma (1)	AL-mə (English)	English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Ó&Eth;Inn	-	Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Romey	-	English (Rare)
Deemer	DEE-mər	English (Rare)
Keeva	KEE-va	Irish
Aemilianus	-	Ancient Roman