Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pencil-pusher
noun
/ˈpɛnsl ˈpʊʃər/
Definition
A pencil-pusher is a person who performs office work, typically in a monotonous or uncreative way.
Examples
- Despite being a skilled artist, she felt like a pencil-pusher in her corporate job.
- The office was filled with pencil-pushers who followed rules instead of thinking creatively.
Meaning
The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that someone is just going through the motions without much engagement or initiative.
Synonyms
- Office worker
- Clerk
- Administrative assistant
