Pushback

[ˈpʊʃˌbɛk]

/[ˈpʊʃˌbɛk]/ noun

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The verdict

“Pushback” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Zurückdrängen von Migranten von den Grenzen ihres Ziel- oder Transitlandes

Key facts for Pushback
PropertyValue
HeadwordPushback
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈpʊʃˌbɛk]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Pushback” sits in German frequency

Pushback falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Pushback is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈpʊʃˌbɛk]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Pushback doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Pushback, spelled P-U-S-H-B-A-C-K.

Definition

  1. 1
    Zurückdrängen von Migranten von den Grenzen ihres Ziel- oder Transitlandes
  2. 2
    Zurücksetzen eines Flugzeuges, das mit der Flugzeugnase an einem Flugplatzgebäude (Flugsteig) steht

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Pushback"?
"Pushback" is spelled P-U-S-H-B-A-C-K. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈpʊʃˌbɛk].
What does "Pushback" mean?
As a noun, "Pushback" means: Zurückdrängen von Migranten von den Grenzen ihres Ziel- oder Transitlandes
How do you pronounce "Pushback"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Pushback" is [ˈpʊʃˌbɛk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Pushback" come from?
"Pushback" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Pushback”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is P-U-S-H-B-A-C-K - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈpʊʃˌbɛk] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list