pushy

adjective
UK: /ˈpʊʃ.i/
US: /ˈpʊʃ.i/

  1. Someone who is pushy tries very hard to get what they want in a way that annoys other people.

    1. She's a bit pushy, but she gets things done around here quickly.
    2. The salesperson was too pushy, trying to make me buy something I didn't need; it was very unpleasant.

  2. Behaving in an unpleasant way, telling people what to do.

    1. Don't be so pushy; let others speak as well in their own turn.
    2. I don't appreciate her pushy attitude; she needs to learn how to be more respectful of others around.

Synonyms

aggressive assertive forceful domineering

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pushy" in English means: Someone who is pushy tries very hard to get what they want in a way that annoys other people., Behaving in an unpleasant way, telling people what to do..

The phonetic transcription of "pushy" is /ˈpʊʃ.i/ in British English and /ˈpʊʃ.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pushy": aggressive, assertive, forceful, domineering.

Example usage of "pushy": "She's a bit pushy, but she gets things done around here quickly.". More examples on the page.