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jostling

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "jostling" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
8 characters
English (US)
1syllable

jostling

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, jostling is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofjostling

1verb
  • To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
  • To move through by pushing and shoving.
  • To be close to or in physical contact with.
  • To contend or vie in order to acquire something.
  • To pick or attempt to pick pockets.
1noun
  • An act of jostling; a push or shove.
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