shoving
[ˈʃʌvɪŋ]
Shoving is when someone pushes another person or thing roughly with their hands or arms.
You might see people shoving each other at a crowded train station or in a sports stadium where fans are pushing to get closer to the action on the field. If you're trying to get through a narrow doorway or hallway and someone else is moving towards it, they might start shoving you out of their way to get ahead. Some cities even have laws against shoving people, especially during times when there's already a lot of commotion going on.
How common is "shoving"?
Word shoving is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To push, especially roughly or with force.
noun
The act of one who shoves.
Example: We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.
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