Associations to the word «Jostling»

Wiktionary

JOSTLE, verb. (ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
JOSTLE, verb. (intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.
JOSTLE, verb. (transitive) To be close to or in physical contact with.
JOSTLE, verb. (intransitive) To contend or vie in order to acquire something.
JOSTLE, verb. (dated) (slang) To pick or attempt to pick pockets.
JOSTLE, noun. An experience in which jostling occurs.
JOSTLE, noun. Being crowded or in a condition of jostling.

Dictionary definition

JOSTLE, noun. The act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing).
JOSTLE, verb. Make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving; "We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform".
JOSTLE, verb. Come into rough contact with while moving; "The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train".

Wise words

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Stephen King