Gedrängel — meaning in English

English meaning

• jostle verb To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
• scramble verb To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.

Senses

Gedrängel is used for these senses in English:

• jostle The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
• scramble A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.

jostle — full definition

1. verb To bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd.
2. verb To compete or struggle with others to get or achieve something.
3. noun A rough push or shove, or the general shoving of a crowd.

scramble — full definition

1. verb To move quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
2. verb To mix eggs and cook them while stirring so they set in soft curds.
3. verb To rush aircraft or personnel into action quickly in response to an emergency.
4. noun A disorderly rush or struggle, especially to get or reach something.

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