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pushy Definition

pushy (po̵os̸hē)

adjective pushi·er, pushi·est

Informal annoyingly aggressive and persistent

pushy Related Forms

pushi·ness noun

pushy Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • seem: If the last line seems a bit pushy, don't worry!
  • feel: More show came away with each contraction and at about 7.30am I started to feel a bit pushy with each contraction.

Modifies a noun

  • salesman: The best defense against pushy salesmen is to know the tire sizes you need.
  • pitch: We'll discuss your needs and requirements with no pushy sales pitch and no obligation to you.
  • parent: Roddick says his parents are ' pretty mellow ' - not pushy tennis parents at all.
  • mother: Bing Day was a young rock'n'roller from Chicago who was brought to the fore by his pushy mother.
  • salesperson: A pushy salesperson of suites on property the lender might have been.
  • people: You don't have to rely on pushy sales people or incomplete information.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: The Romans are being a bit too pushy for their own good, people feel.
  • very: I used to be very pushy about my views on food.
  • not: Roddick says his parents are ' pretty mellow ' - not pushy tennis parents at all.
  • so: The second interview you always let them run the whole show, just to show them that you are not always so pushy!
  • quite: Art is strong and powerful, and he's also quite pushy.
  • never: The product range is varied and based on quality, whilst the service is always friendly and never pushy.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: If a spectator is getting too pushy, tell them to back off.
  • seem: You should take care at this stage not to offend or seem too pushy.

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