jostle
Translation
to push, to elbow, to bump against
Examples
Fans jostled to get a glimpse of the star.
Fans jostled to get a glimpse of the star.
He jostled his way through the crowded street.
He jostled his way through the crowded street.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to push roughly against others for (sth.) Fans jostled for a better view.
((sb./sth.)) to push (sb./sth.) roughly He jostled the old man aside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, shove, elbow, bump
Etymology
From Middle English 'justlen', a frequentative of 'jousten' (to joust), meaning to knock against.
Memory Tips
Imagine being in a 'jungle' of people and having to 'jostle' your way through.