Street
shover
What does shover mean?
A shover is a criminal who circulates counterfeit currency by 'pushing' or 'shoving' it into circulation.
"The ring printed the bills, but the shovers took the real risk at the till."
Origin
American underworld slang, 19th century.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'shover'?
A criminal who passes counterfeit money by pushing or shoving the fake bills into circulation.
Where does 'shover' come from?
It's 19th-century American underworld slang, from 'shoving' the forged notes into everyday use.
How is a shover different from a counterfeiter?
A counterfeiter prints the fake bills, while a shover takes the risk of actually spending them at a till.
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