English dictionary

jostle

/'/dZ//A/s/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

noun.act

Synonyms jostling

Source: WordNet 3.0
A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.

noun

Source: webster1913

make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

verb.motion

Examples
We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform.

Source: WordNet 3.0
come into rough contact with while moving

verb.motion

Examples
The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train.

Synonyms shove

Source: WordNet 3.0
To run against and shake; to push out of the way; to elbow; to hustle; to disturb by crowding; to crowd against.

verb

Source: webster1913
To push; to crowd; to hustle.

verb

Source: webster1913