pushy

adjective \ ˈpu̇-shē \

Definition of pushy

pushier; pushiest

:aggressive often to an objectionable degree :forward

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pushily

play \ˈpu̇-shə-lē\ adverb

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pushiness

play \ˈpu̇-shē-nəs\ noun

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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 of pushy from the Web

When the movement stopped, the log was on the ground, the pushy branch inches above my chest and the chainsaw still in my hand.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Look for laughter in the woodpile, not chainsaw danger (videos)," 12 Aug. 2017
The possibility remains that some veteran free agents -- like, say, Brian Gionta or Matt Cullen -- could take personal farewell tours on the international circuit instead of re-upping in the NHL, but Johannson isn't being pushy.

— alex prewitt, SI.com, "Former Olympic Teammates Aim to Steer U.S. to PyeongChang Gold Despite Roster Challenges," 9 Aug. 2017
Our job is to keep kids safe and active and to be part of a conversation with them without ever being pushy.

— page leggett, charlotteobserver, "Camp Kesem: A special place for kids whose parents have cancer," 26 July 2017
The ladies blend mysterious coos and energetic raps to compare their dating style to pushy wisdom teeth, all while playing with rhythm and vocal tempos, resulting in one of the many standout tracks on their beloved Pink Tape album from 2013. --

— billboard staff, Billboard, "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time: Critics' Picks," 10 July 2017
Ann Steed Carver plays a pushy and eccentric talent agent and Andy Ricci steals every scene as a jet-setting Hollywood director.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Dunes Summer Theatre gets new life; reader defends 'Catwoman'," 27 June 2017
The staff is young, and server Jonathan made a great impression with his knowledge of the wine list, as well as his ability to move things along without seeming pushy.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Cowell & Hubbard seeks the limelight in Cleveland's Playhouse Square (review, photos)," 23 June 2017
A lot of kids are not having fun out there, either because of coaches who are too tough, or parents who are too pushy.

— michelle kaufman, miamiherald, "These fathers played in the pros. But they’re not ‘jerk parents’ to their athlete kids.," 17 June 2017
There’s a lot to get past, including an opener that engages in some generic place-setting, and a pushy score that insistently tries to lighten the darker moods.

— manohla dargis, New York Times, "Review: In ‘Maudie,’ a Painter Spins Beauty From Despair," 15 June 2017

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