Pushmi-pullyu
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌʃmɪ- ˈpʌljə/
Pushmi-pullyu (noun)
- imaginary animal with two heads facing opposite directions.
- situation where two opposite actions or ideas happen at the same time.
Examples
- The pushmi-pullyu amazed the children at the zoo.
- A pushmi-pullyu is a rare sight in the animal kingdom.
Common collocations: mythical creature, two-headed beast, conflicting interests, tug of war, opposing forces