pusher

/ˈpʊʃər/
/ˈpʊʃə/
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Other forms: pushers

Definitions of pusher
  1. noun
    an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
    synonyms: drug dealer, drug peddler, drug trafficker, peddler
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    type of:
    criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw
    someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
    dealer
    a seller of illicit goods
  2. noun
    someone who pushes
    synonyms: shover
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    types:
    nudger
    someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push
    type of:
    mover
    someone who moves
  3. noun
    one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
    synonyms: thruster
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    type of:
    interloper, intruder, trespasser
    someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
  4. noun
    a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
    synonyms: baby buggy, baby carriage, carriage, go-cart, perambulator, pram, pushchair, stroller
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    types:
    bassinet
    a perambulator that resembles a bassinet
    type of:
    wheeled vehicle
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  5. noun
    a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
    synonyms: zori
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    type of:
    sandal
    a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
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