elbowing

[US]/ˈelbəʊɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈɛlboʊɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of pushing or jostling with the elbow
v.the present participle of elbow; to push or shove with the elbow; to strike with the elbow

Phrases & Collocations

elbowing through

elbowing ahead

elbowing others

elbowing my way

elbowing past

elbowing in

elbowing out

elbowing aside

elbowing forward

elbowing someone

Example Sentences

he was elbowing his way through the crowd.

she kept elbowing her friend to get his attention.

elbowing in line is considered rude.

he was elbowing the competition out of the way.

they were elbowing each other playfully.

elbowing your way to the front is not polite.

she was elbowing her way to the best seat.

he was elbowing his colleagues to make a point.

elbowing other players is against the rules.

she was elbowing her way through the busy market.

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