push-in

[poosh-in]

adjective

1. (of a crime) accomplished by waiting until a victim has unlocked or opened the door before making a forced entry.

push in

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to force one's way into a group of people, queue, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of push-in¹

First recorded in 1975–80; adj. use of verb phrase push in

Related Words

• hinder 
• impede 
• impose 
• infringe 
• intrude 
• tamper