pushover — a person who is easy to overcome or influence; something that is very easy to do
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is easy to overcome or influence; something that is very easy to do
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʊʃoʊvər/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 굴복하거나 영향받는 사람; 매우 쉬운 일
Korean pronunciation: **푸**시오버
Example Sentences
- She may seem like a pushover, but don't underestimate her negotiation skills.
- The new manager is such a pushover that employees come to work in pajamas.
- My dad looks tough, but he's a complete pushover when it comes to buying ice cream.
pushover
NOUN//ˈpʊʃoʊvər//
a person who is easy to overcome or influence; something that is very easy to do
a timid student holds his lunch tray while three bigger students surround him with demanding expressions. The gentle student immediately hands over his sandwich and apple without any resistance when they point at his food. The bullies smile confidently as they take his lunch items one by one. The timid student's shoulders slump as he watches his food disappear onto their trays. Other students at nearby tables shake their heads, recognizing this daily routine. a person who is easy to overcome or influence
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🌳Etymology
Origin
American slang from the early 1900s, combining 'push' and 'over' to describe someone who can be easily knocked down or defeated, literally or figuratively.
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📝Examples
“She may seem like a pushover, but don't underestimate her negotiation skills.”
“The new manager is such a pushover that employees come to work in pajamas.”
“My dad looks tough, but he's a complete pushover when it comes to buying ice cream.”
“The final exam was supposed to be difficult, but it turned out to be a pushover.”
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