noun
pushover
PUU-shoh-vuh
Pushover (noun) means someone who is easily persuaded, taken advantage of, or pushed around. Example: “Don't be a pushover — stand your ground in the negotiation.”
noun
1
Someone who is easily persuaded, taken advantage of, or pushed around.
"Don't be a pushover — stand your ground in the negotiation."
"The new manager is a pushover who never says no to anyone."
2
Something very easy to accomplish.
"The exam was a pushover compared to last year's."
How to use pushover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who's easily persuaded or taken advantage of, or a task that's effortlessly easy.
Common pairings
a total pushover
not a pushover
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Word forms
- Plural
- pushovers
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Etymology
Formed from "push over" — something (or someone) so weak it topples with the slightest push.
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Rhymes for pushover
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What does “pushover” mean?
The word “pushover” means someone who is easily persuaded, taken advantage of, or pushed around. In plain terms, a person who's easily persuaded or taken advantage of, or a task that's effortlessly easy.
How do you pronounce “pushover”?
“Pushover” is pronounced PUU-shoh-vuh (/ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “pushover” in a sentence?
Here is “pushover” used in a sentence: “Don't be a pushover — stand your ground in the negotiation.”
What is another word for “pushover”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pushover” include softy and wuss.
What part of speech is “pushover”?
“Pushover” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pushover” have?
“Pushover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who is easily persuaded, taken advantage of, or pushed around.
