English Explanatory Dictionary

pushy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʊʃ.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pushy.wav

Word forms

pushy pushier pushiest

Etymology

From push + -y.

Synonyms

obtrusive sharp-elbowed

Antonyms

unpushy

Related words

push

Derived words

pushily pushiness unpushy
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