Definition

Noun: A traditional British pub game in which players slide coins or small discs by hand across a marked board, aiming to get them to stop within specific scoring areas.

Usage

"Shove-ha'penny" is used as a singular noun to refer to the game itself. It is often associated with traditional English pubs and pastimes. * The old pub had a shove-ha'penny board in the corner. * We spent the evening playing shove-ha'penny.

Advanced Usage

The game is sometimes referred to simply as "shove halfpenny," especially in historical contexts, referencing the old British halfpenny coin originally used. It is a game of skill requiring precise control of the slide.

Variants and Related Words

• Shove halfpenny: An alternative spelling without the apostrophe.
• Shoveboard: A less common, historical name for a similar game.

Synonyms

• Table game: A general term for games played on a board or table.
• Pub game: A category of games traditionally played in pubs, like darts or skittles.

Related Phrases

• To have a game of shove-ha'penny: To play a match or round of the game.
  • Fancy having a game of shove-ha'penny?

Noun

1. a game in which coins or discs are slid by hand across a board toward a mark