Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jostle
verb
/ˈdʒɒs.əl/
Definition
To push or bump against someone in a crowd.
Examples
- During the concert, fans jostled for a better view of the stage.
- As the train arrived, passengers began to jostle one another to board.
- He had to jostle his way through the crowded market.
Meaning
Jostling is often done unintentionally and can refer to the act of trying to move through a congested area.
Synonyms
- push
- shove
- bump
- crowd
- jam
