noun

pusher

PUU-shuh

Pusher (noun) means someone or something that pushes. Example: “The nurse used a pusher to help load the trolley.”

noun

Someone or something that pushes.

"The nurse used a pusher to help load the trolley."

Slang for a person who sells illegal drugs.

"The film follows an undercover cop trying to catch a local pusher."

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

pushers 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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Frequently asked questions

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.

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