pushover
|push/over|
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/ˈpʊʃˌoʊvər/
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/ˈpʊʃˌəʊvə/
easily influenced or accomplished
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pushover' originates from the combination of 'push' and 'over,' where 'push' meant 'to apply force' and 'over' indicated 'to fall or topple.'
Historical Evolution
'pushover' changed from the literal sense of being easily pushed over to its modern figurative meaning of being easily influenced or accomplished.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something easily toppled,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'someone easily influenced or a task easily accomplished.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is easy to influence or persuade.
He's such a pushover; he agreed to help without any hesitation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 03:10