noun
Meaning 1
Inconsiderate and unregulated behaviour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Phrase guide
push and shove
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verb
Meaning 2
To use one's strength to force oneself through a crowded area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- He pushed and shoved his way to the stage to steal the microphone from the singer.
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verb
Meaning 3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, shove.
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Chinese Mandarin: 擁擠 /拥挤 (yōngjǐ) — force oneself through a crowded area
- Chinese Mandarin: 左推右搡 (zuǒtuīyòusǎng) — force oneself through a crowded area
- Finnish: töniä — force oneself through a crowded area
- Finnish: tyrkkiä — force oneself through a crowded area
- French: jouer des coudes — force oneself through a crowded area
- Hungarian: lökdösődik — force oneself through a crowded area