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shoving.

The act of one who shoves.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
  1. The act of one who shoves.

    We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English schovynge; equivalent to shove + -ing.

verb/ˈʃʌvɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of shove

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English schovynge; equivalent to shove + -ing.

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