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pushy

/ˈpʊʃi/ adjective · British & US
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What does pushy mean?

adjective

Given to or characterized by an active and often annoyingly insistent or aggressive attempt to persuade or influence someone; overbearing or forward.

Example

"She was being a bit pushy with her sales pitch, but I appreciated her enthusiasm."

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