jostle
Jostle (verb) means to bump or push against someone while moving, often in a crowd. Example: “Commuters jostled each other to get onto the packed train.”
How to use jostle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo push and shove, literally in a crowd or figuratively when competing for something.
Word forms
jostled past tense, jostles plural, jostles singular
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Etymology
From an older word "justle", related to "joust" — originally meaning to clash or come into contact.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for jostle
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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.