jostling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pushing and shoving people or objects in a crowded or disorderly situation.

  - "During the concert, the crowd started jostling each other to get closer to the stage."
  - "The children were jostling for position in line for the ride."

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Variants

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jostle , jostled , jostles , jostling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to push and jolt' or 'to shake up'. Derived from the Old French word 'joster', meaning 'to jolt' or 'to shake'.

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Trivia

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1. Jostling is a popular activity at some traditional English fairs, where participants try to knock their opponents off a small wooden horse.

2. The term 'jostle room' was used in the 18th and 19th centuries to refer to the crowded and disorderly areas on the lower decks of ships.

3. Jostling is also used metaphorically in sports, such as basketball and soccer, to describe aggressive play or competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. pushing: A related concept to jostling is pushing, which is the act of applying force to move an object or person. Jostling can be seen as a more aggressive or forceful form of pushing.

2. shoving: Another related concept is shoving, which is a more forceful form of pushing. Jostling can be considered a less deliberate or more chaotic form of shoving.

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Culture

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Jostling is often associated with crowded situations, such as concerts, festivals, and public transportation. It can also be used metaphorically to describe competitive or confrontational situations.

How to Memorize "jostling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowded situation where people are pushing and shoving each other. Imagine the chaos and the sense of disorder. Try to focus on the feeling of being jostled in a crowd.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word jostling with the feeling of being pushed and shoved in a crowded situation. Try to remember the sense of chaos and disorder that comes with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jostling = Jostle, Ostensibly, Somebody's Lively Intrusion' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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