barged

Shoved in rudely

Barged is the past tense of barge, meaning to move forcefully or clumsily, often without regard for others: He barged through the crowd, She barged into the meeting uninvited.

The word suggests intrusion or lack of grace—pushing forward where one isn't welcome or hasn't been careful.

intrusion

intruded

Entered uninvited

invaded · encroached · broke in · cut in · burst in · crashed · gate-crashed · infiltrated · interloped · overstepped

unwelcome

uninvited

Without formal welcome

presumptuous · intrusive · disrespectful · unannounced · unexpected · inconsiderate · obnoxious · discourteous · pushy · overbearing

Opposites
manner of entry

bargedtiptoed

Walked on foot-ends quietly

crept · glided · slipped in · sidled · slipped

social propriety

bargeddeferred

Set aside until later

hesitated · held back · apologized · hung back

Phrases
Family

barge, barges, barging, barge in, bargee

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G