shoved; shoving
Definition of shove
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
1
: to move by forcing a way
bargain hunters shoving up to the counter
2a
: to move something by exerting force
b
: leave
—usually used with off shoved off for home
shove
nounDefinition of shove (Entry 2 of 2)
: an act or instance of shoving : a forcible push
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The first known use of shove was before the 12th century
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