pushover Meaning & Definition
What Does Pushover Mean?
Pushover is used as a noun meaning Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change their mind or comply. It can also mean Someone who is easy to push around and to take advantage of; someone who lets themselves be picked on or bullied without defending or standing up for themselves.
Pushover in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | snap, cinch and walkover |
| Plural | pushovers |
Pushover Definition (Noun)
- Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change their mind or comply.
I'm a pushover when it comes to buying new kitchen gadgets.
- Someone who is easy to push around and to take advantage of; someone who lets themselves be picked on or bullied without defending or standing up for themselves.
- Something that is easy to do or accomplish; an easy task.
Noun
- Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change his/her mind or comply.
I'm a pushover when it comes to buying new kitchen gadgets.
- Someone who lets himself be picked or bullied on without defending or stand up for him/herself.
Synonyms of Pushover
Pushover synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pushover
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pushover in a Sentence
I'm a pushover when it comes to buying new kitchen gadgets.
Word Forms & Grammar
pushover (plural pushovers)
Words That Rhyme With Pushover
Origin of Pushover
A deverbal from push over. First use appears c. 1891 in the Galveston Daily News.
Pronouncing Pushover
Pushover is pronounced //ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pushover
What part of speech is pushover?
Pushover is a noun.
What is another word for pushover?
Close synonyms of pushover are snap, cinch and walkover. See the full list of pushover synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pushover?
The plural of pushover is pushovers.