noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
empurrão, empurra-empurra, aglomeração
1. The act of pushing or shoving someone, typically in a crowd or competitive situation
There was a lot of jostling in the crowd as people tried to get onto the train.
Havia muito empurrão na multidão enquanto as pessoas tentavam entrar no trem.
2. Maneuvering or competing for position or advantage
The candidates are jostling for position in the polls.
Os candidatos estão competindo por posição nas pesquisas.
3. To push against someone roughly, usually unintentionally in a crowd
I was jostled by other passengers on the crowded bus.
Fui empurrado por outros passageiros no ônibus lotado.
NYC Slang
bumpin' into folks, gettin' pushed around in the crowd
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