"square-pushing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} square-pushing (uncountable)
  1. (dated) The act of going out with a girl; flirting, lovemaking. Tags: dated, uncountable
    Sense id: en-square-pushing-en-noun-N4D~9Wyv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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