push around

verb

pushed around; pushing around; pushes around

transitive verb

: to impose on contemptuously : bully

Examples of push around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While the Pac-12 had, by the 25-year-old’s admission, a reputation for smaller defensive linemen, Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce (6 feet, 355 pounds) and defensive tackle Travis Jones (6-4, 338) are the antithesis of easy to push around. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024 Adding to their misery, meals were served out of two big steel pails pushed around on a cart by a couple of trusties. Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024 Members of Ross’ squad could be seen getting pushed around and falling to the ground as the Canadian goons continued to harass and mock them for their song choice. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 July 2024 But if your ceiling fan only pushes around hot air, this phenomenon won’t be nearly as effective. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for push around 

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Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of push around was in 1923

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“Push around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20around. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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