jostle

[ˈdʒɒsl]

jostle Definition

• 1. to push or shove someone roughly in a crowd
• 2. to compete for space or attention

Using jostle: Examples

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

• Example

  The commuters jostled each other to get on the train.

• Example

  The players jostled for the ball.

• Example

  The photographers jostled for position to take pictures of the celebrity.

• Example

  The two teams jostled for the lead throughout the game.

jostle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jostle

• push
• shove
• elbow
• bump
• jolt

Antonyms for jostle

• yield
• recede

Phrases with jostle

• jostle for position

  to compete with others for a better position or advantage

  Example

  The candidates jostled for position in the polls leading up to the election.

• jostle someone's memory

  to cause someone to remember something

  Example

  The sight of the old house jostled my memory and I suddenly remembered my childhood.

• jostle someone's elbow

  to interfere with someone's work or activity

  Example

  The children kept jostling my elbow while I was trying to write.

Origins of jostle

from Middle English 'justen', meaning 'to joust'

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Summary: jostle in Brief

The verb 'jostle' [ˈdʒɒsl] means to push or shove someone roughly in a crowd or to compete for space or attention. It can be used in various contexts, such as commuters jostling to get on a train or players jostling for the ball. The phrase 'jostle for position' is commonly used to describe competition for a better position or advantage.