pushy

adjective

ˈpu̇-shē 

pushier; pushiest

: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward

pushily

ˈpu̇-shə-lē 

adverb

pushiness

ˈpu̇-shē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of pushy

• aggressive
• ambitious

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

Shuter also pointed out that Pitt was clearly not coerced into talking about his drinking by a pushy magazine writer. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Be clear and gracious, never pushy, and make the request easy to understand. — C200, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

As the moon and Mars clash, avoid being pushy to make a point. — Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Under normal conditions, someone who’s bossy or pushy can come across as arrogant and annoying. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pushy

• bushy
• cushy