noun
- plural of elbowing; instances of pushing or shoving with the elbow, or the act of using one's elbows to move through a crowd or gain space
Usage: typically used in plural form; informal
Examples
- The elbowings in the crowded subway made it difficult to keep my balance.
- She made her way through the market with a series of gentle elbowings.
- The elbowings and shoving at the concert entrance were out of control.
- He resented the constant elbowings from other passengers on the bus.
- The elbowings continued as everyone rushed to board the plane.