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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jostling

/dʒɒs.təl.ɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does jostling mean?

verb

The act of pushing or showing one's way roughly through a crowd, or the act of competing or struggling for something. In sports, the act of bumping or colliding with an opponent, especially in a game such as American football.

Example

"The crowd was jostling to get a glimpse of the celebrity."

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