Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒsə͡ld] (IPA) 
The word "jostled" is spelled as /'dʒɒs.əld/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It has the letter "j" which is pronounced as /dʒ/ as in "jump". The "o" is pronounced as /ɒ/ as in "lot". The "s" is pronounced as /s/ as in "so". The letters "t" and "l" are both pronounced as separate consonants. The final "ed" is pronounced as /d/ as in "dared". Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "jostled" is /'dʒɒs.əld/.
Jostled is a verb that refers to the act of pushing, shoving, or bumping against someone or something in a rough or forceful manner. It implies a deliberate or unintentional action that typically results in physical contact or disruption.
The term is often used in situations where there is a large crowd or limited space, such as in a busy marketplace, concert, or public transportation. It conveys the sense of being bumped or jolted due to the close proximity of others or the movement of one's surroundings. For example, in a crowded train during rush hour, passengers may get jostled as people try to get on or off the train.
The action of jostling can be seen as a form of physical interaction or contact, whether intentional or accidental. It can occur as a result of haste, impatience, or disregard for personal space. The force exerted during a jostle is often minimal, but the cumulative effect in a crowded setting can lead to discomfort or feelings of disturbance.
Figuratively, the term "jostled" can also be used to describe the experience of being emotionally or mentally disturbed or disoriented by external forces. For instance, in a heated argument, one might say that their thoughts were jostled, suggesting that their mental clarity or composure was disturbed due to the intense exchange.
Overall, "jostled" describes an action that involves physical force or contact, typically in a crowded or constrained environment, and suggests a disruption to one's movement, balance, or state of mind.
The word "jostled" originated from the Middle English word "justelen", which was derived from the Old French term "joster". "Joster" was used in the context of jousting, a form of medieval tournament in which knights engaged in combat on horseback. Through semantic shift, "justelen" came to mean the act of colliding or pushing against someone with force or in a crowded space, as one might experience during a jousting match. Over time, this evolved into the modern meaning of being bumped, shoved, or pushed around in a rough or crowded manner, which is represented by the word "jostled" today.
