jostle in Dutch
jostle in Dutch is bruuskeren, omverduwen, drummen — jostle means to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
jostle in Dutch
bruuskeren
(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
omverduwen
(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
drummen
(intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.
verdringen
(intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.
What does "jostle" mean?
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verb To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
"Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train."
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verb To compete or struggle with others to get or achieve something.
"The candidates jostled for position in the polls."
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noun A rough push or shove, or the general shoving of a crowd.
"There was a bit of jostle getting off the bus."
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jostle in a sentence
- Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train.
- He was jostled by the crowd surging toward the stage.
- The candidates jostled for position in the polls.
- Reporters jostled for the best spot to snap a photo.
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What is "jostle" in Dutch?
"jostle" in Dutch is bruuskeren, omverduwen, drummen. jostle means: To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
How do you use "jostle" in a sentence?
Example: "Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train." In Dutch, "jostle" is bruuskeren, omverduwen, drummen.
Are there other ways to say "jostle" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "jostle": bruuskeren, omverduwen, drummen, verdringen.
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