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pushy
[poosh-ee]
adjective
obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
Synonyms: , ,
pushy
/ ˈʊʃɪ /
adjective
offensively assertive or forceful
aggressively or ruthlessly ambitious
Other 51Թ Forms
- pushily adverb
- pushiness noun
- ˈܲԱ noun
- ˈܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Gary was a lawyer whose affability never offended off the court, but on the court I found him pushy.
"Things escalated from one thing to another and she got pushy and shovey. I retaliated back," he said.
“Officers are going to be pushy, they’re going to try to get you to be nervous so that you can make a mistake and incriminate yourself,” Trujillo said.
You're trained not to be too pushy, I guess, which can get in the way of being assertive.
“During some of the contacts, the investigators were pushy, and in at least two, they pretended to be acting on behalf of the State of Texas.”
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When To Use
Pushy is used to describe a person who is considered too aggressive, forceful, or assertive.People described as pushy are typically those who try to get others to do what they want or agree with them by demanding or just continuing to ask. In other words, a pushy person is someone who pushes other people to do things. A salesperson who follows you around and pressures you to buy can be called pushy. A friend who insists on getting their way can be called pushy.Pushy is always used in a negative way. Calling someone pushy implies that their behavior annoys or offends you due to being overly aggressive.The adverb form of pushy is pushily, as in The trainer very pushily insisted that I upgrade to the platinum gym membership. Much less commonly, pushy can be used in situations that involve literal pushing or shoving, as in If you stand in the front row at the concert, be careful—things tend to get a bit pushy. Example: My roommate is so pushy—she never even lets me decide where to order from when we get takeout.
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