Is “Pushing” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
PUSHING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Pushing

/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/

verb
  1. 1.To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

    In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.

  2. 2.To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

  3. 3.To press or urge forward; to drive.

    to push an objection too far; to push one's luck

Synonyms: approach, near, press, urge, advertise, press

noun
  1. 1.The act by which something is pushed.

    We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.

adjective
  1. 1.That pushes forward; pressing, driving.

  2. 2.Aggressively assertive; pushy.