verb
- to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, especially in a crowd
- to compete or struggle with others for position or advantage
noun
- a rough push or bump
Examples
- Passengers jostled each other as they rushed to board the train.
- She was jostled by the crowd at the concert.
- Politicians jostle for position before the election.
- The reporters jostled for the best camera angles.
- He felt a jostle from behind as someone pushed past him.
- The jostle of the busy marketplace was overwhelming.
- Students jostle to get the professor’s attention during office hours.