jostling
/ˈdʒɑslɪŋ/
verb
- To push or bump against someone roughly, usually in a crowd.
- The fans jostled for position near the stage.
- People were jostling each other to get a better view of the parade.
- I felt someone jostle me as I tried to leave the subway.
- To compete or struggle for something, such as a position or advantage.
- Young politicians jostle for attention from the media.
- Several companies are jostling for the contract.
- The two players jostled for control of the ball.
noun
- The act of pushing or bumping against someone roughly, usually in a crowd.
- The jostling in the crowded market made it hard to walk.
- There was a lot of jostling as people tried to get onto the train.
- He felt some jostling from behind during the concert.
- Competition or struggle for an advantage or position.
- Political jostling among the candidates began months before the election.
- The jostling for the top job in the company has become intense.
- There was constant jostling for the best spots in the parking lot.