pushy
UK: ˈpʊʃi | US: ˈpʊʃi
adj. overly aggressive or assertive in trying to get what one wants
adj. annoyingly forceful or persistent
The word "pushy" combines the verb "push" (from Old French poulser, Latin pulsare, meaning "to beat or thrust") with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a tendency or quality. Originally neutral, "pushy" evolved in the 19th century to describe someone intrusively assertive, reflecting societal discomfort with aggressive behavior. The metaphor of physical pushing translates to social pressure.
Her pushy attitude made the negotiation uncomfortable.
The salesman was so pushy that I left the store.
Avoid being pushy when asking for favors.
His pushy demands alienated his colleagues.
Pushy parents often pressure their children unfairly.