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pushy
/ ˈpʊʃɪ /
adjective
offensively assertive or forceful
aggressively or ruthlessly ambitious
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Other Word Forms
- pushiness noun
- pushily adverb
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“It just needed a push, and I’m pushy enough to say, ‘OK, let’s do this program in both ends of the hemisphere,’” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
Mahnoor said her parents had been very supportive and that the stereotype of parents of their heritage being pushy was "false".
From BBC
Most of the guys on the apps were pushy.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, she defended herself with confidence and strength from those who seemed intent on painting her as erratic, intense, pushy and aggressive.
From Los Angeles Times
Gary was a lawyer whose affability never offended off the court, but on the court I found him pushy.
From Los Angeles Times
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What does pushy mean?
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.
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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