Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun Plural form of pushup.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word pushups.

Examples

  • The pushups were my acknowledgement and apology all wrapped up in one.

    East Side Boxing 2009

  • He manages to spy on the other team AND do some tantalizing work-out moves, such as pushups with his legs over his head and his hands resting on WEIGHTS!

    Jane McGivney: Top Chef: Deja View 2008

  • The catch with body weight exercises such as pushups and pull-ups workouts, is that they are much more painful, and long-lasting than traditional weight-lifting workouts, therefore they require much more willpower and endurance.

    EzineArticles 2010

  • After dessert which included more entertainment, there was a demonstration by one of the performers which involved picking up a full shot glass while doing "pushups" and then drinking it without spilling any.

    TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010

  • On the accompanying Balance Board, players can do everything from real exercises such as pushups and yoga moves to simulated activities such as snowboarding.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2009

  • A bit like the "pushups" meme meeting the Wii Fit.

    TechCrunch 2009

  • So posts about the riots became posts about "pushups".

    ...My heart's in Accra 2009

  • On the accompanying Balance Board, players can do everything from real exercises such as pushups and yoga moves to simulated activities such as snowboarding.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2009

  • In June, Williams was arrested for a stand off with a tractor driver, and later that month, had a meltdown on stage that included "incoherent babbling," ripping off his shirt and doing pushups, Laughspin.com reports.

    Katt Williams' Anti-Mexican Rant In Phoenix: Comedian Takes On Latino Heckler (VIDEO) 2011

  • Four times a day, our community manager announces "Push it!" and anyone so inclined gets out of their seat and launches into pushups, situps, stretches, or their exercise of choice for a brief refresher.

    Angie Chang: Interview with LOLapps Co-Founder and Head of UX Annie Chang Angie Chang 2011

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.