pushing (redirected from pushingly)

push·ing  (pshng)

adj.

1. Energetic; enterprising.

2. Aggressive; forward; presuming.

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pushing·ly adv.

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pushing

prep

almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc.): pushing fifty

Adjective

aggressively ambitious

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

pushing - the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise" push actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling depression - pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter" nudge, jog - a slight push or shake pressing, pressure, press - the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button" shove - the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something); "he gave the door a shove" boost - the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"