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Definition of pushup

pushup

/ˈpʊʃ.ʌp/
push · up
Plural:pushups
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pushup Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A conditioning exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body with the straightening and bending of the arms while keeping the back straight and supporting the body on the hands and toes.

Example

"He does fifty pushups every morning as part of his fitness routine."

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• adjective

1

Designed to lift and support the breasts to enhance cleavage (used especially of a brassiere or swimsuit).

Example

"She bought a pushup bra to wear under her evening gown."

2

Operated or dispensed by pushing upward from the bottom.

Example

"The children enjoyed eating pushup ice pops on the hot summer afternoon."

• Nearby Words

pushiness
pushover
pushpin
pushup
pushy
puss
pussy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pushup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pushup
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