肘鉄
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Meanings
1
elbowing; elbow strike
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 肘鉄砲. Refers to the act of striking or pushing someone with the elbow, often in a crowded or physical context.
See also: 肘鉄砲 (ひじでっぽう)
I got elbowed on the crowded train.
2
rejection; rebuff; cold shoulder
abbreviation
Figurative use of the elbow strike image: a sharp refusal or dismissal, often in social or romantic contexts. Abbreviation of 肘鉄砲.
See also: 肘鉄砲 (ひじでっぽう)
When I asked her out, I got a flat rejection.