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Jostle Definition & Meaning

jostle
noun
  1. the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
verb
  1. make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving; "We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform"
  2. come into rough contact with while moving; "The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train"

"Jostle" in song lyrics

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  • "Out to jostle"
    Handsome Boy Modeling School f/ Alex Karpranos, Barrington Levy, Del — The World's Gone Mad
  • "There's no race no contest, I'll never have to jostle"
    Kool Moe Dee — I'm Kool Moe Dee

Usage tips for "jostle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does jostle mean?
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing) make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving; "We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform" come into rough contact with while moving; "The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train"
What part of speech is jostle?
Jostle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does jostle have?
Jostle has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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