Stoved/stəʊvd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Slang Usage Used informally to describe an injury, often less serious than it sounds. I stoved my wrist playing volleyball, but I'll be fine. Pro Tip 2/3Accidental Injury Commonly refers to an injury caused by accident, not on purpose. She stoved her elbow on the doorframe this morning. Pro Tip 3/3British Specific Mostly used in British English, may not be understood in other English-speaking countries. He stoved his finger during the match, yet played on.