pusher

Noun
US[poosh-er]/ˈpʊʃɚ/2 syllables

Open English WordNet

Noun (5)pushers

  1. one who intrudes or pushes themself forwardSynonyms: thrusterType of intruder, interloper
  2. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugsSynonyms: drug peddlerpeddlerdrug dealerdrug traffickerType of dealer, criminal
  3. someone who pushesSynonyms: shoverType of moverKinds nudger
  4. a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toesSynonyms: zoriType of sandal
  5. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed aroundSynonyms: baby buggybaby carriagecarriageperambulatorpramstrollergo-cartpushchairType of wheeled vehicleKinds bassinet
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Push′er noun

1. One who, or that which, pushes.

2. One who sells illegal drugs, esp. one who tries to convince others to use such drugs.

3. Railroads a second engine attached to the rear of a train to provide extra power for climbing steep grades.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors

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