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jostle
[jos-uhl]
verb (used with object)
to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely.
to drive or force by, or as if by, pushing or shoving.
The crowd jostled him into the subway.
to exist in close contact or proximity with.
The three families jostle each other in the small house.
to contend with.
rival gangs continually jostling each other.
to unsettle; disturb.
The thought jostled her complacency.
Slang.to pick the pocket of.
verb (used without object)
to bump or brush against someone or something, as in passing or in a crowd; push or shove (often followed by with, for, oragainst ).
He jostled for position.
to exist in close contact or proximity with someone or something.
to compete; contend.
Slang.to pick pockets.
noun
a shock, push, bump, or brush against someone or something.
jostle
/ ˈɒə /
verb
to bump or push (someone) roughly
to come or bring into contact
to force (one's way) by pushing
noun
the act of jostling
a rough bump or push
Other 51Թ Forms
- jostlement noun
- jostler noun
- unjostled adjective
- ˈDzٱ noun
- ˈDzٱԳ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jostle1
Example Sentences
The Shangri-la Dialogue has traditionally served as a platform for the US and China to make their pitches to Asian countries as they jostle for influence in the region.
But as photographers circled and film crews jostled at his Real Madrid unveiling, there was a sense the awkward kid in a stripey jumper was a teenage superstar struck by the galactico glare.
From there, officers jostle them through the prison to the holding cell, where they file in one-by-one with their heads down.
“They all look dry, healthy and full of energy. As they jostle around for positioning, the newest one will have plenty of food still from its yolk for a few days.”
The latest events indicate that Bangladesh has joined fellow South Asian countries Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal as a target for both Delhi and Beijing, as the superpowers jostle for influence.
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