Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑsəl/

Definitions of jostle

noun a rough push or shove

Example Sentences

A1 In the crowded market, there was a lot of jostle as people tried to move through.

A2 The jostle on the bus was uncomfortable as everyone tried to find a seat.

B1 The jostle in the concert crowd made it hard to see the stage.

B2 The jostle of the protesters outside the building grew more intense as the day went on.

C1 Despite the jostle of the busy city streets, she remained calm and composed.

C2 The jostle of the paparazzi trying to get a photo of the celebrity was chaotic and overwhelming.

verb to push, elbow, or bump against someone in a crowd

Example Sentences

A1 The children jostled each other in line while waiting for the bus.

A2 The crowded train station was filled with people jostling to get on the next train.

B1 The protesters jostled against the police barricade, trying to break through.

B2 The fans jostled for position to get a better view of the concert stage.

C1 The competitors jostled for the lead position in the final stretch of the race.

C2 The journalists jostled to get the best spot to interview the celebrity.

Examples of jostle in a Sentence

formal The crowd began to jostle as they tried to board the train.

informal People were jostling each other to get to the front of the line.

slang I had to jostle my way through the packed concert crowd.

figurative The competing candidates continued to jostle for the top spot in the polls.

Grammatical Forms of jostle

past tense

jostled

plural

jostles

comparative

more jostling

superlative

most jostling

present tense

jostle

future tense

will jostle

perfect tense

have jostled

continuous tense

is jostling

singular

jostle

positive degree

jostle

infinitive

to jostle

gerund

jostling

participle

jostling

Origin and Evolution of jostle

First Known Use: 1523 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jostle' originated from the Middle English word 'justilen' which meant to have a physical altercation or struggle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jostle' has evolved to refer to a more gentle or accidental bumping or pushing in a crowded space, rather than a deliberate physical confrontation.