pusher
word
Definition
A 'pusher' usually means someone who illegally sells drugs. It can also refer to a person or thing that pushes something forward.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in crime contexts for a drug dealer—calling someone a 'pusher' is informal and often negative. Less often, refers literally to something that pushes (like a machine in a factory or part of a device). Not commonly used for people who just push things casually.
Example Sentences
The police arrested a pusher last night.
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A pusher moves the boxes down the conveyor belt.
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People worry when a pusher is in the neighborhood.
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That guy on the corner is a well-known pusher.
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The machine has a pusher to help pack bottles quickly.
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I can't believe he became a pusher after all that promise in school.
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