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pushover
noun push·over \ˈpu̇sh-ˌō-vər\
: an opponent that is easy to defeat
: something that is easy to do
: someone who is easy to persuade or influence
Full Definition of PUSHOVER
1
: something accomplished without difficulty : snap
2
: an opponent who is easy to defeat or a victim who is capable of no effective resistance
3
: someone unable to resist an attraction or appeal : sucker
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First Known Use of PUSHOVER
1906
Rhymes with PUSHOVER
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PUSHOVER Defined for Kids
pushover
noun push·over \ˈpu̇sh-ˌō-vər\
Definition of PUSHOVER for Kids
1
: an opponent that is easy to defeat <They thought our team would be a pushover.>
2
: someone who is easy to persuade or influence <He asked his grandmother for a loan knowing she was a pushover.>
3
: something easily done <The exam was a pushover.>
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