pusher

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que empurra ou impulsiona algo; no uso informal, refere-se a quem vende drogas ilegais, geralmente em pequenas quantidades e em contato direto com o consumidor.

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.

   Pessoa intrometida

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbusybodybuttinskyinterloperintrudermeddler

2. Illegal drug dealerB2informal

   An unlicensed person who sells illegal drugs.

   Traficante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdealerdistributordrug dealerdrug peddlerhookpeddlersellersuppliertrafficker

3. Someone who pushesB1formal

   A person who physically pushes something or someone.

   Empurrador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnudgershoverthruster

4. Thong sandalB1informalaustralian

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

   Chinelo de dedo

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

   Sinônimosflip-flopslipperthong

5. Baby strollerA2informalbritish

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

   Carrinho de bebê

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbaby carriagebuggyperambulatorprampushchairstroller