Jostle
Jostle is a verb meaning to push, elbow, or bump against someone, typically in a crowded or congested setting, in order to gain space or pass through. It can also mean to come into contact with someone by rough or skittish movement, or to move someone by physical force. The term can describe a literal action or a figurative pressure to obtain advantage, as in jostling for position or for attention.
As a noun, jostle refers to a rough shove or push, often brief and incidental in a
In usage, jostle often implies repeated, quick, light to moderate contact and is typically less forceful than
Jostling can be unintended, resulting from crowded conditions, or intentional, as when someone seeks a better
Synonyms include shove, push, elbow, press; related phrases include jostle for position, jostle for attention, and