26984 words

jostle

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
to knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people:

Examples:

As we came into the arena, we were jostled by fans pushing their way towards the stage.
Photographers jostled and shoved to get a better view of the royal couple.
2
to push against someone in order to move past that person or get more space when you are in a crowd of people:

Examples:

[ T ] Someone jostled her from behind.

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