pushover

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English

Etymology

Deverbal from push over; US 1906 of things, 1926 of people (bad boxers and easy women), popularized by Jack Conway of Variety.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/
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Noun

pushover (plural pushovers)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Something that is easy to do or accomplish; an easy task.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “pushover”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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