jostle

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Synonyms: justle, jossle, postle

Antonyms: justle, jossle, postle

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[bump]] into or [[brush]] against while in motion; to push [[aside]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move through by [[pushing and shoving]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To be [[close]] to or in [[physical]] [[contact]] with.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[contend]] or [[vie]] in order to [[acquire]] something.
5. {{lb|en|dated|slang}} To [[pick]] or attempt to pick [[pockets]].

Noun

1. The act of jostling someone or something; [[push]], [[shove]].
2. The action of a jostling [[crowd]].

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