To push someone or something forcefully and roughly, usually with your hands.
From Old English 'scufan,' related to Old Norse 'skúfa' and German 'schieben,' all meaning to push. These Germanic roots are very ancient, related to the concept of forceful displacement.
One of the shortest words in English, 'shove' packs a punch—it's inherently violent and rude, which mirrors how short, hard-sounding words often convey aggressive meanings, while longer, softer words tend to sound gentler. Sound matches meaning!
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