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pencil pusher

noun

UK/ˈpen.sᵊl ˌpʊʃ.əʳ/
US/ˈpen.sᵊl ˌpʊʃ.ɚ/

Definitions of pencil pusher noun

  1. Countable

    An office worker, often one whose job is considered routine or uninspiring.

    • He doesn't want to be a pencil pusher for the rest of his life; he wants to pursue a more stimulating career.

    • The job is full of paperwork, making him feel like just a pencil pusher buried in papers all day.

    • She left her job as a pencil pusher in the office to pursue more meaningful social work.