Meaning of cookie pusher | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A waitress.
   US, dated, slang
2. A diplomat, especially a member of the United States Foreign Service.
   derogatory, slang

Examples

“Early in 1951, Lovett told reporters: “He's no cookie pusher. He's a giant.” Francis Russell from public affairs, who chatted with him often, said he never mentioned McCarthy.”

“Our ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, a cookie pusher from Foggy Bottom, was called to Downing Street and read the well-known riot act by the prime minister for allowing such undiplomatic behavior […]”

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