Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pushy
adjective
/ˈpʊʃ.i/
Definition
excessively assertive or aggressive, often in trying to get what one wants.
Examples
- She has a pushy sales style that might annoy some customers.
- His pushy behavior often makes people uncomfortable in social situations.
Meaning
When someone is described as pushy, it means they try very hard to persuade others to do things, often in an annoying or overbearing way.
Synonyms
- aggressive
- insistent
- overbearing
- bothersome
- forward
