How to Pronounce "shove off"
expression
ˈʃəv/ /ˈɔf
SHUHV-AWF
ʃˈʌv/ /ˈɒf
SHUV-OFF
Definition
A casual or sometimes rude way to tell someone to leave or go away. Also used literally for pushing a boat away from shore to begin moving.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃəv/ /ˈɔf
British English
ʃˈʌv/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHV-AWF
UK
SHUV-OFF
Listen in Context
Please shove off and leave me alone.
He told the kids to shove off when they started making noise.
The boat will shove off at 9 a.m.
If you don't like it here, just shove off.