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Definition pushed in British English

pushed adjective

adjective
/pʊʃt/
1

in difficulty because you do not have enough time or money

Example

Can you pay? I’m a bit pushed at the moment.

Example

We’re pushed for time right now.

2

to have difficulty in doing something

Example

I’m going to be hard pushed to get my work done by the deadline.

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Definition pushed in British English