Push about
verb
To treat someone harshly or without respect.
He was always pushing his little brother about.
Often appears as...
- push someone about
- push about him
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To move or displace things in a disorderly way.
She kept pushing about the papers on her desk, searching for her notes.
Often appears as...
- push items about
- push about things
verb
To treat someone harshly or without respect.
He was always pushing his little brother about.
Often appears as...
- push someone about
- push about him
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To move or displace things in a disorderly way.
She kept pushing about the papers on her desk, searching for her notes.
Often appears as...
- push items about
- push about things
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Indicates a relationship where one person exercises control or power over another.
The older kids shouldn't push about the younger ones at school.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Has a negative connotation, suggesting unfair or disrespectful treatment.
I hate it when my boss pushes me about to show authority.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Used in informal situations; could be considered rude in formal contexts.
Stop pushing your sister about, it's not nice.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Indicates a relationship where one person exercises control or power over another.
The older kids shouldn't push about the younger ones at school.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Has a negative connotation, suggesting unfair or disrespectful treatment.
I hate it when my boss pushes me about to show authority.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Used in informal situations; could be considered rude in formal contexts.
Stop pushing your sister about, it's not nice.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Indicates a relationship where one person exercises control or power over another.
The older kids shouldn't push about the younger ones at school.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Has a negative connotation, suggesting unfair or disrespectful treatment.
I hate it when my boss pushes me about to show authority.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Usage
Used in informal situations; could be considered rude in formal contexts.
Stop pushing your sister about, it's not nice.
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