penpusher

British

/ ˈpɛnˌpʊʃə /

noun

a person who writes a lot, esp a clerk involved with boring paperwork

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penpushing

adjective

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penpusher

"That caused conjecture and huge public debate, and frankly produced an unsatisfactory situation," admitted the FA's chief penpusher.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 9, 2012

He sought out Merindol, fixed the penpusher with a cold stare.

From Time Magazine Archive

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