1. the action of pushing or bumping against others, especially in a crowd

1. to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, especially in a crowd
Usage: present participle of jostle
2. to compete or struggle for position or advantage
Usage: present participle of jostle; figurative use

Examples

• People were jostling each other to get on the crowded subway.
• The reporter was jostling through the crowd to reach the celebrity.
• Politicians are jostling for position before the election.
• Companies are jostling to gain market share in the tech industry.
• The constant jostling in the packed stadium made it hard to enjoy the game.
• There was a lot of jostling at the front of the concert venue.
• Students were jostling to get the best seats in the lecture hall.