Shove

/ʃʌv/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a forceful push.
With one shove, the ball rolled down the hill.
an act of pushing someone or something.
He gave her a shove to get her attention.
verb
to push (someone or something) with force.
He had to shove the door open because it was stuck.
to put something in a rough or careless way.
She shoved her books into her backpack in a hurry.
to forcefully move someone aside.
The crowd began to shove each other as they rushed to the stage.

Etymology

Middle English 'shoven', from Old English 'scufian'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shove off
To depart or leave, often abruptly.
shove it
A dismissive expression indicating refusal or contempt.
shove down
To suppress or force something down.

Related Words

push
To exert force on someone or something to move them.
thrust
To push or drive with force.
jab
To poke or prod with a sharp impact.

Slang Meanings

To ignore or dismiss someone or something.
He shoved my advice aside.
To hurry or rush.
Let's shove; we’re going to be late!