to push someone or something forcefully and with a lot of energy: [ T ] The opposing player said something, and Chris went over and shoved him. To shove is also to slide something along a surface by moving or pushing it: [ T ] She got into her coat and shoved her hands deep into her pockets.

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 give a thrust or push to (a person or thing) 2. (tr) to give a violent push to; jostle 3. (intr) to push one's way roughly 4. (tr) informal to put (something) somewhere, esp hurriedly or carelessly: shove it in the bin.

shove / ʃʌv / verb to give a thrust or push to (a person or thing) tr to give a violent push to; jostle intr to push one's way roughly informal. tr to put (something) somewhere, esp hurriedly or carelessly