jostle — to push, elbow, or bump against someone, often in a crowd
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to push, elbow, or bump against someone, often in a crowd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːsəl/
Korean meaning: 밀치다, 떠밀다, 부딪치다 (군중 속에서)
Korean pronunciation: **자**슬
Example Sentences
- The reporters jostled each other like hungry seagulls fighting over french fries.
- Customers jostled for the last piece of cake at the bakery.
- The penguins jostled for the warmest spot in their huddle, like office workers fighting for the best seat in a meeting.
jostle
VERB//ˈdʒɑːsəl//
to push, elbow, or bump against someone, often in a crowd
Commuters jostle each other trying to squeeze onto the packed morning subway.
In the crowded hostel, they jostle past the peaceful apostle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
15세기에 'joust'(기사의 마상창시합)에서 파생되었습니다. 기사들이 말 위에서 창으로 서로를 밀어내려는 모습에서 '밀치다'의 의미가 생겨났습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The reporters jostled each other like hungry seagulls fighting over french fries.”
“Customers jostled for the last piece of cake at the bakery.”
“The penguins jostled for the warmest spot in their huddle, like office workers fighting for the best seat in a meeting.”
“Several companies are jostling for control of the smartphone market.”
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