From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpushedpushed /pʊʃt/ adjective [not before noun] British English informal 1 → be pushed for time/money etc2 BUSY/NOT AVAILABLEtoo busy I’d love to help, but I’m a bit pushed at the moment.3 → be (hard) pushed to do something
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pushed• If pushed they would settle for land of the same quality nearby, but they know the Government doesn't have it.• When pushed, you too can be tough. 