Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pen-pusher

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
pen--push-er
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

Derogatory; Informal

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What does pen-pusher mean?
A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

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