pushing

[poosh-ing]

adjective

1. that pushes.

2. enterprising; energetic.

   Synonyms: ambitious

3. tactlessly or officiously aggressive; forward; intrusive.

   Synonyms: offensive

pushing

/ ˈpʊʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. enterprising, resourceful, or aggressively ambitious

2. impertinently self-assertive

adverb

1. almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc)

   pushing fifty

Other Word Forms

• pushingly adverb
• pushingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pushing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; push + -ing ²

Example Sentences

A now viral video shows the Australian man, Johnson Wen, pushing past photographers and charging at Grande while the cast made its way down a yellow carpet surrounded by fans.

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Bondi accused Newsom of attempting "to entrench one-party rule and silence millions of Californians" by pushing the new congressional district boundaries.

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After giving birth, Rebecca was in less pain, but she still struggled with basic things like walking, lifting her son or pushing a pram.

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“South Park” is known for pushing the envelope, but the latest episode has been described by fans online as “nightmare fuel.”

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Garber has long been pushing for the move, telling reporters at last summer’s MLS All-Star Game “that alignment is something that makes sense.”

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