Jostle vs. Nudge — What's the Difference?

To come in rough contact while moving; push and shove

To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

To make one's way by pushing or elbowing

To come close to; near

To vie for an advantage or position

A gentle push.

To come into rough contact with while moving

Variant of noodge.

To force by pushing or elbowing

A gentle push.

To vie with for an advantage or position

(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.

To shake or agitate

The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.

A rough shove or agitating movement.

The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

(ambitransitive) To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.

(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

(intransitive) To move through by pushing and shoving.

(transitive) To near or come close to something.

(transitive) To be close to or in physical contact with.

(transitive) To move slightly.

(intransitive) To contend or vie in order to acquire something.

To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.

To pick or attempt to pick pockets.

A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow.

The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.

A slight push or shake

The action of a jostling crowd.

To push against gently;

To run against and shake; to push out of the way; to elbow; to hustle; to disturb by crowding; to crowd against.

Push into action by pestering or annoying gently

To push; to crowd; to hustle.

A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.

The act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)

Make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving;

Come into rough contact with while moving;