light shove

Frequency: 5.82.1 per million words

A push with little force.

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Examples (10)

  • He gave me a light shove to get my attention.
  • The children were playing, and one gave the other a light shove.
  • She offered a light shove to her friend to encourage her forward.
  • The crowd was moving, and I received a light shove from behind.
  • He wasn't angry, just a light shove to make me move.
  • It was more of a friendly nudge than a hard push, just a light shove.
  • The bouncer gave the unruly patron a light shove towards the exit.
  • In the game, a light shove was allowed as part of the play.
  • She felt a light shove on her shoulder, turning to see who it was.
  • The playful dog gave its owner a light shove with its nose.