pushy — Being excessively forceful or assertive in trying to get what one wants, often in an unwelcome or rude way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Being excessively forceful or assertive in trying to get what one wants, often in an unwelcome or rude way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʊʃi/
Example Sentences
- My mom is so pushy about marriage that she sends me dating app screenshots every day.
- The pushy car salesman followed us to the parking lot, still talking about warranties.
- As a civil servant, you should be assertive but never pushy when dealing with citizens.
pushy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpʊʃi/]
Being excessively forceful or assertive in trying to get what one wants, often in an unwelcome or rude way
The pushy salesman won't let the customer leave without buying something.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the verb 'push' (to exert force), 'pushy' emerged as an adjective in late 19th-century English. The word represents a metaphorical extension from the physical act of pushing to a personality trait, describing someone who persistently forces their opinions or demands upon others.
Breakdown
push (to exert force) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'inclined to'). The suffix transforms the verb into an adjective denoting a characteristic behavior.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom is so pushy about marriage that she sends me dating app screenshots every day.”
“The pushy car salesman followed us to the parking lot, still talking about warranties.”
“As a civil servant, you should be assertive but never pushy when dealing with citizens.”
“She got the promotion because she was pushy enough to demand a meeting with the director.”
“Being pushy at a buffet means grabbing the last piece of cake before your coworker even sees it.”
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