First Known Use: before 12th century
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1shove
verb \ˈshəv\
: to push (something) with force
: to push (someone or something) along or away in a rough or careless way
shovedshov·ing
Full Definition of SHOVE
transitive verb
1
: to push along
2
: to push or put in a rough, careless, or hasty manner : thrust
3
: to force by other than physical means : compel <shove a bill through the legislature>
intransitive verb
1
: to move by forcing a way <bargain hunters shoving up to the counter>
2
a : to move something by exerting force b : leave —usually used with off <shoved off for home>
— shov·er noun
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Origin of SHOVE
Middle English, from Old English scūfan to thrust away; akin to Old High German scioban to push and probably to Lithuanian skubti to hurry
2shove
noun
: a strong, forceful push
Full Definition of SHOVE
: an act or instance of shoving : a forcible push
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First Known Use of SHOVE
14th century
SHOVE Defined for Kids
1shove
verb \ˈshəv\
shovedshov·ing
Definition of SHOVE for Kids
1
: to push with steady force <He shoved the box under the table.>
2
: to push along or away carelessly or rudely <She shoved me out of the way.>
2shove
noun
Definition of SHOVE for Kids
: a forceful push
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