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jostle

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Verb — To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.

How to use jostle

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jostle for position jostle through the crowd elbow and jostle

Etymology

From an older word "justle", related to "joust" — originally meaning to clash or come into contact.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jostle” mean?

The word “jostle” means to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd. In plain terms, to push and shove, literally in a crowd or figuratively when competing for something.

How do you pronounce “jostle”?

“Jostle” is pronounced JOS-uhl (/ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ in IPA).

How do you use “jostle” in a sentence?

Here is “jostle” used in a sentence: “Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train.”

What part of speech is “jostle”?

Depending on how it is used, “jostle” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “jostle” have?

“Jostle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.

Related words

joust justle

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