jostle

Meanings

• Verb

  Push or crowd (someone) roughly or forcefully.

  - "During the concert, the crowd jostled to get closer to the stage."
  - "The shoppers jostled each other to get the last item on sale."

• Verb

  Move or cause to move with short, sharp jerks.

  - "The car jostled as it drove over the bumpy road."
  - "The baby's crib jostled the sleeping infant."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75803958"
2. /ˈdʒɑ.səl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6449995"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with jostle
tossle , drizzle , fizzle , mizzle

---

Variants

List of all variants of jostle that leads to same result
jostle , jostled , jostles , jostling

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English (in the sense ‘push, shove’): from Old Norse jostra, jostra ‘push, thrust’.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'jostle' is also used in sailing to describe the motion of a boat when it is being rocked by the waves.

2. In medieval Europe, 'jostling' was a popular form of entertainment where knights on horseback would try to knock each other off their horses using long poles.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Mosh pit: A large, violent dance floor area at a heavy metal or punk rock concert, where the audience forms a pit and jumps, pushes, and slams into each other.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'jostle' has been used in various contexts in literature and art. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1,' the character Falstaff uses the word to describe the pushing and shoving that occurs in a crowd. In modern times, the term has been used in music, particularly in punk and hardcore genres, to describe the aggressive behavior of mosh pits.

How to Memorize "jostle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd of people pushing and shoving each other during a concert. Visualize the short, sharp jerks that occur when someone is jostled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jostle' with the feeling of being pushed or shoved. Remember the rough, forceful movement that occurs when someone jostles you.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'J' sound in 'jostle' and associating it with the idea of pushing or shoving.

---

Memorize "jostle" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize jostle is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.