Jostleverb
(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
Nudgenoun
A gentle push.
Jostleverb
(intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.
Nudgenoun
(Internet) A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
Jostleverb
(transitive) To be close to or in physical contact with.
Nudgenoun
The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
‘Since the machine was showing two lemons and a cherry, I decided to try a nudge.’;
Jostleverb
(intransitive) To contend or vie in order to acquire something.
Nudgenoun
The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
Jostleverb
To pick or attempt to pick pockets.
Nudgeverb
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
Jostlenoun
The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
Nudgeverb
(transitive) To near or come close to something.
Jostlenoun
The action of a jostling crowd.
Nudgeverb
To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.
Jostleverb
To run against and shake; to push out of the way; to elbow; to hustle; to disturb by crowding; to crowd against.
‘Systems of movement, physical, intellectual, and moral, which are perpetually jostling each other.’;
Nudgenoun
A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow.
Jostleverb
To push; to crowd; to hustle.
‘None jostle with him for the wall.’;
Nudgenoun
a slight push or shake
Jostlenoun
A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.
‘The jostle of South African nationalities and civilization.’;
Nudgeverb
to push against gently;
‘She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant’;
Jostlenoun
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
Nudgeverb
push into action by pestering or annoying gently
Jostleverb
make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving;
‘We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform’;
Jostleverb
come into rough contact with while moving;
‘The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train’;
