pushy

[US]/ˈpʊʃi/
[UK]/ˈpʊʃi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. aggressively ambitious or assertive, especially in seeking to further one's own interests

Example Sentences

some pushy little perisher.

She is always so pushy when it comes to getting what she wants.

I don't like pushy salespeople who pressure me to buy things.

He can be a bit pushy at times, but he means well.

The pushy crowd made it difficult to move through the store.

She has a pushy personality and always wants things done her way.

The pushy behavior of the manager made the employees uncomfortable.

I find pushy people exhausting to be around.

He can be a bit pushy when he's trying to meet a deadline.

The pushy attitude of the interviewee turned off the hiring manager.

I don't respond well to pushy tactics.

Real-world Examples

However, their campaign risks coming across as being pushy and overprotective.

Source: 2017-2020 Real Exam Questions for Postgraduate Entrance Examination English I

No, which is why he's getting pushy.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

It looks too pushy, too forward.

Source: Big City, Small World - English Radio Drama (British Accent)

People are very pushy socially in New York, but they don't wave a flag.

Source: We all dressed up for Bill.

'Pushy' means to be very determined to get what you want.

Source: BBC Authentic English

To many people, it was another example of pushy government overreach.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2021 Compilation

The health-care bill included tons of favours for the pushy.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

I've been too pushy. Oh, please don't take it out on M.J.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

I don't want to be pushy, but you've never done pharmaceutical sales before.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

" If you have time, " I added, not wishing to be pushy this time.

Source: Call Me by Your Name

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