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View synonyms for push-in

push-in

[ poosh-in ]

adjective

  1. (of a crime) accomplished by waiting until a victim has unlocked or opened the door before making a forced entry.


push in

verb

  1. intr, adverb to force one's way into a group of people, queue, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of push-in1

First recorded in 1975–80; adj. use of verb phrase push in

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