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

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

An argument ensued after a pushy mother-in-law offered her young grandchild a sugary drink, once again pitting the parents against the grandparents. — Parents, 16 July 2026

Negative reviews, however, mentioned faulty packaging and pushy sales tactics. — Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Thirty-four years having passed since the last go-round, we are treated to such modern advances as catfishing, drones, deep fakes, social media and pushy true-crime podcasters. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pushy

• bushy
• cushy