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pushee

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

one who is pushed around, literally or metaphorically

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2017 How To Teach Kids To Apologize Instead Of Commanding Them To Say, ‘I’m Sorry’, SimpleMost Then begins the awkward and often meaningless dance between the parents of the pusher and the parents of the pushee, both trying to do the right thing.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From push + -ee.