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(informal, often derogatory) A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

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pen-pusher

Source Word

pen-pusher

derogatory informal often

(informal, often derogatory) A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

Japanese Meaning

（軽蔑的に）事務作業ばかり行い、単調な書類仕事に従事する人

The pen-pusher refused to approve the innovative proposal because it didn't fit their usual stack of paperwork.

その書類処理ばかりの事務員は、いつもの書類の山に合わないという理由で、その斬新な提案の承認を拒んだ。

Sense（1）

(informal, often derogatory) A person who performs routine office work, involving mainly paperwork.

A pen-pusher in a Sixth ave. office said a coal miner is paid well. I asked him if he ever dug coal. Oh no!

pen-pushers

（ plural ）