elbowing
/ˈɛlboʊɪŋ/
noun
- The act of pushing or hitting someone with your elbow, often in a crowded space or during a sport.
- There was a lot of elbowing as people tried to get to the front of the concert.
- Elbowing is not allowed in this league because it can cause injuries.
- The referee called a foul for excessive elbowing during the basketball game.
- Rough or aggressive competition to get ahead, especially in business or social situations.
- The elbowing for the top position made the office atmosphere tense.
- She was tired of all the elbowing in corporate politics.
- The startup world is full of elbowing for investors' attention.
verb
- Present participle of elbow; to push or force one's way through a crowd using one's elbows.
- He was elbowing his way through the packed subway car.
- The fans were elbowing each other to get a better view of the stage.
- She kept elbowing me accidentally while she was trying to reach her bag.
- To force someone out of a position or to gain an advantage by aggressive or competitive means.
- The new manager is elbowing out the older employees to bring in his own team.
- She spent years elbowing her way to the top of the company.
- They are elbowing their competitors aside with lower prices.