pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē

pushier; pushiest

Synonyms of pushy next

: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward

pushily

ˈpu̇-shə-lē

adverb

pushiness

ˈpu̇-shē-nəs

noun

Examples of pushy in a Sentence

he's usually very pushy about insinuating his own ideas into other people's projects the pushy cocktail waiter kept asking me if I wanted another drink, even though I hadn't finished the first one

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Up until the European cancellations, Roan was an endearing story of overnight success, the quirky theater kid who’d made good while remaining honest and unfiltered, and most supporters agreed with her decision to draw a firm boundary against pushy fans. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 Jennifer Morse, medical director at the Mid-Michigan District Health Department, conceded that relying on owners raises the risk cases will be missed, but that being too pushy could reignite a backlash against public health. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 Attractive propositions entice investors, and banks become overly pushy. —

Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Like the slime green made famous by Nickelodeon, Brat Green is pushy and straightforward. —

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