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Pushbike (noun) means (informal) An ordinary bicycle worked by pedalling, not by a motor.

noun

(informal) An ordinary bicycle worked by pedalling, not by a motor.

"It was just like an old novel: an ornate iron gate was opened by a liveried janitor, looking askance at my rather derelict pushbike." — Tad Sobolewski, Crossing the Bridges (1984)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

The noun is formed from push and bike, and the verb derives from the noun.

Rhymes for pushbike

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What is the meaning of pushbike?

"pushbike" (noun) means (informal) An ordinary bicycle worked by pedalling, not by a motor.