Cryptic crossword clue
Bump start for Jag that’s a Jaguar

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JOUNCE

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What does JOUNCE mean?

JOUNCE noun
  1. The fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time; the time derivative of jerk.
JOUNCE verb
  1. To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions.

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