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jostle

|jos/tle|

🇺🇸

/ˈdʒɑːsəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈdʒɒsəl/

push or bump

Etymology

Etymology Information

'jostle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'justle,' where 'just' meant 'to joust or tilt.'

Historical Evolution

'justle' transformed into the modern English word 'jostle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to joust or tilt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to push or bump against.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the action of jostling; a push or shove.

There was a jostle at the entrance as people tried to get in.

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Verb 1

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd.

The commuters jostled each other to get on the train.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45