Jostle
/ˈdʒɒs.əl/
To push or bump into someone when you are in a crowded place, like at a concert or a busy hallway.
Examples
- During the field trip, the kids began to jostle each other excitedly when they saw the huge dinosaur skeleton.
- In the crowded cafeteria, I had to jostle my way through the tables to find a seat next to my best friend.
- When the music started, everyone began to jostle around the dance floor, trying to find the perfect spot to show their moves.
Synonyms
push
bump
shove
nudge
jolt
crowd
Antonyms
stand still
stay back
give space
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