Jostle definition
Jostled my way through the mob.
When you push and elbow your way through a crowd, this is an example of a time when you jostle your way through the crowd.
When you compete for a position at work, this is an example of a time when you jostle for position.
Messengers who jostle pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Jostled a major shareholder for control of the business.
Jostled the bag of food, and the dog came running.
Jostled against the others on the crowded platform.
Jostled through the guests to the bar.
Jostled with several others for the job.
Origin of jostle
- Middle English justilen to have sexual relations with frequentative of justen to joust from Old French juster joust
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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