Shoving Meaning in English
word · lemma: shove
/ˈʃəvɪŋ/
SHUHV-ing
/ʃˈʌvɪŋ/
SHUHV-ing
Definition
Pushing someone or something forcefully and often rudely, usually with your hands or body.
Usage & Nuances
'Shoving' is informal and often implies aggression or annoyance. Commonly used for crowded situations ('people shoving'), or conflicts ('stop shoving me!'). Not the same as gentle pushing; it usually suggests rudeness. Avoid using it for moving objects carefully.
Spanish: empujandoPortuguese (BR): empurrandoPortuguese (PT): empurrandoChinese (Simplified): 推搡Chinese (Traditional): 推擠Hindi: धक्का देनाArabic: يدفع بقوةBengali: ধাক্কা মারা - ঠেলাRussian: пихание - толканиеJapanese: 押し合い - 押し込むVietnamese: xô đẩy - nhồi nhétKorean: 밀치기 - 밀어 넣기Turkish: iteleme - iteklemeUrdu: دھکیلناIndonesian: mendorong dengan kasar - menyodorkan
Example Sentences
The boys were shoving each other in the playground.
basic
Please stop shoving the boxes into the closet.
basic
He kept shoving past people to get on the train.
basic
There was a lot of shoving in the crowd at the concert.
natural
Stop shoving—there’s enough space for everyone!
natural
She’s always shoving things into her bag at the last minute.
natural