pusher

• Personne qui pousse quelque chose ou quelqu'un, par exemple dans une foule. Peut aussi désigner un vendeur ou un revendeur illégal de drogues, souvent appelé dealer.

A noun referring to a person who pushes, especially an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs.

1. Intrusive personB2informal

   A person who forces themselves into situations or pushes themselves forward in an unwelcome manner.

   Personne intrusive

   • He's such a pusher at parties, always trying to be the center of attention.
   • She's known as a pusher in business meetings, always interrupting others.
   • Don't be a pusher; let others have a chance to speak.

   Synonymesbusybodybuttinskyinterloperintrudermeddler

2. Illegal drug dealerB2informal

   An unlicensed person who sells illegal drugs.

   Dealer de drogue illégale

   • The police arrested a known pusher in the neighborhood.
   • He was convicted for acting as a pusher for heroin.
   • The pusher was caught selling drugs near the school.

   Synonymesdealerdistributordrug dealerdrug peddlerhookpeddlersellersuppliertrafficker

3. Someone who pushesB1formal

   A person who physically pushes something or someone.

   personne qui pousse

   • The pusher of the cart struggled up the hill.
   • In the crowd, a pusher accidentally knocked over a child.
   • The factory worker acted as a pusher for the heavy crates.

   Synonymesnudgershoverthruster

4. Thong sandalB1informalaustralian

   A type of sandal that is attached to the foot by a thong between the toes.

   Sandale à lanière entre les orteils

   • He wore a pair of pushers to the beach.
   • She bought new pushers for the summer vacation.
   • Pushers are comfortable for casual walks.

   Synonymesflip-flopslipperthong

5. Baby strollerA2informalbritish

   A small wheeled vehicle used to push a baby or young child around.

   Poussette

   • She took the baby for a walk in the pusher.
   • The pusher has a sunshade to protect the child.
   • He folded the pusher and put it in the car trunk.

   Synonymesbaby carriagebuggyperambulatorprampushchairstroller