adj
pushy
PUUSH-ee
Pushy (adj) means Overly assertive, forceful, or determined to get one's way. Example: “The pushy salesman wouldn't take no for an answer.”
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Overly assertive, forceful, or determined to get one's way.
"The pushy salesman wouldn't take no for an answer."
"She felt her pushy relatives were pressuring her into marriage."
How to use pushy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo forceful or aggressive in trying to get what you want.
Common pairings
pushy salesman
pushy parent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- pushier
- Superlative
- pushiest
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Etymology
From "push" plus the adjective suffix "-y."
Synonyms
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pushful
obtrusive
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Rhymes for pushy
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What does “pushy” mean?
The word “pushy” means overly assertive, forceful, or determined to get one's way. In plain terms, too forceful or aggressive in trying to get what you want.
How do you pronounce “pushy”?
“Pushy” is pronounced PUUSH-ee (/ˈpʊʃ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “pushy” in a sentence?
Here is “pushy” used in a sentence: “The pushy salesman wouldn't take no for an answer.”
What part of speech is “pushy”?
“Pushy” is an adjective.
