1 C1 idiomatic slang
(AAVE, slang) To flirt with or make bold romantic advances toward someone.
"He was pushing up on her all night at the party, but she wasn't interested."
inseparable
push up on
C1 slang inseparable transitive
Chiefly African American Vernacular English (AAVE): to flirt with or make romantic or sexual advances toward someone.
In plain English
To try to get someone to like you romantically, especially in an obvious or bold way.
What does "push up on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
This expression originates in AAVE and is common in hip-hop and urban slang. It is not widely used outside of those communities and may sound unnatural if used by non-native speakers unfamiliar with the register. Use with cultural awareness.
Words that pair with "push up on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
someone her him them a girl a guy
How to conjugate "push up on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
push up on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pushes up on
he/she/it
Past simple
pushed up on
yesterday
Past participle
pushed up on
have + pp
-ing form
pushing up on
continuous
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