No. 14,455 in Polish
przepychanki
"Przepychanki" means "scuffles" or "shoving matches," typically involving pushing or jostling.
In a sentence
Przepychanki między kolegami na boisku często kończą się kompromisem.
The scuffles between friends on the field often end in a compromise.
In this sentence, 'przepychanki' refers to physical gestures or interactions involving pushing and shoving, typically occurring in informal or playful situations.
Rozmowy o polityce czasem prowadzą do słownych przepychanek.
Discussions about politics sometimes lead to verbal altercations.
Here, 'przepychanki' is used metaphorically to describe verbal disputes or arguments, indicating contention without actual physical conflict.
Niektórym ludziom przepychanki na zakupach sprawiają przyjemność.
Some people enjoy the scramble during shopping.
In this context, 'przepychanki' represents chaotic or competitive situations that arise, for instance, during sales or crowded shopping times, denoting the atmosphere of hustle and bustle.
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