pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē 

pushier; pushiest

: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward

pushily

ˈpu̇-shə-lē 

adverb

pushiness

ˈpu̇-shē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• aggressive
• ambitious
• assertive
• enterprising
• fierce
• go-getting
• high-pressure
• in-your-face
• militant
• self-asserting
• self-assertive

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above