pusher

English

/ˈpʊʃə/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone or something that pushes.
  • A person employed to push passengers onto trains at busy times, so they can depart on schedule.
  • (military slang) A girl or woman.
  • (colloquial) A drug dealer.
  • (aeronautics) An aircraft with the propeller behind the fuselage.
  • A device that one pushes in order to transport a baby while on foot, such as a stroller or pram (as opposed to a carrier such as a front or back pack).
  • (tennis) A defensive player who does not attempt to hit winners, instead playing slower shots into the opponent's court.
  • (historical) A tolkach.

Etymology

Suf from English push (sell promote).

Origin

English

push

Gloss

sell promote

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