jostling

[ˈdʒɑːs(ə)lɪŋ]

jostling Definition

• 1. push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd.
• 2. compete for superiority or attention; contend.

Using jostling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jostling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The passengers were jostled around on the bumpy ride.

• Example

  The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

• Example

  The candidates jostled for position during the debate.

jostling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jostling

• shove
• push
• elbow
• bump
• jolt

Phrases with jostling

• jostle for something

  compete with others for something

  Example

  The companies are jostling for a share of the market.

• jostle someone's memory

  cause someone to remember something

  Example

  The smell of the ocean jostled her memory of childhood vacations.

• jostle one's way

  move forward by pushing through a crowd

  Example

  She had to jostle her way through the crowded train station.

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Summary: jostling in Brief

To 'jostle' [ˈdʒɑːs(ə)lɪŋ] means to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, usually in a crowd. It can also mean to compete for superiority or attention. Examples include 'The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage' and 'The candidates jostled for position during the debate.' Phrases include 'jostle for something,' 'jostle someone's memory,' and 'jostle one's way.'