pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē How to pronounce pushy (audio)
pushier; pushiest
Synonyms of pushynext
: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
pushily
ˈpu̇-shə-lē How to pronounce pushy (audio)
adverb
pushiness
ˈpu̇-shē-nəs How to pronounce pushy (audio)
noun

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he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one
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Lowe’s tends to be less pushy than some of its competitors – My salesperson explained that windows aren’t Lowe’s main source of revenue, so there is less pressure from corporate to close a sale (as compared to other window replacement companies). — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Under normal conditions, someone who’s bossy or pushy can come across as arrogant and annoying. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 An argument ensued after a pushy mother-in-law offered her young grandchild a sugary drink, once again pitting the parents against the grandparents. — Parents, 16 July 2026 Thirty-four years having passed since the last go-round, we are treated to such modern advances as catfishing, drones, deep fakes, social media and pushy true-crime podcasters. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pushy

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pushy was in 1874

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