1. to push someone or something forcefully
2. to put something somewhere quickly and carelessly

1. a strong push

Examples

• He shoved the heavy box across the floor.
• Don’t shove me!
• She shoved her books into her backpack.
• The crowd began to shove toward the exit.
• He shoved the papers into the drawer.
• One hard shove sent the door flying open.
• The bully gave him a shove in the hallway.