noun
pusher
PUU-shuh
Pusher (noun) means someone or something that pushes. Example: “The nurse used a pusher to help load the trolley.”
noun
1
Someone or something that pushes.
"The nurse used a pusher to help load the trolley."
2
Slang for a person who sells illegal drugs.
"The film follows an undercover cop trying to catch a local pusher."
3
An aircraft whose propeller is mounted behind the fuselage rather than in front.
"The old pusher biplane looked unusual with its rear-facing propeller."
How to use pusher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly used today as slang for a drug dealer, though it originally just meant anyone who pushes something.
When to use it
The drug-dealer sense is informal/slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Simply "push" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone or something that does the pushing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pusher
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What does “pusher” mean?
The word “pusher” means someone or something that pushes. In plain terms, most commonly used today as slang for a drug dealer, though it originally just meant anyone who pushes something.
How do you pronounce “pusher”?
“Pusher” is pronounced PUU-shuh (/ˈpʊʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “pusher” in a sentence?
Here is “pusher” used in a sentence: “The nurse used a pusher to help load the trolley.”
What part of speech is “pusher”?
“Pusher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pusher” have?
“Pusher” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that pushes.
