Jostle Definition

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

See how jostle is used in real songs:

  • "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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