Rushing

/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of moving quickly or with urgency.

There was a rushing of water as the dam opened.

A sudden or intense feeling of eagerness or excitement.

He felt a rushing of adrenaline when he saw the finish line.

verb

To move with urgency or haste; to hurry.

She was rushing to catch the bus before it left the station.

To act in a hurried or reckless manner.

He was rushing through his homework, which resulted in many mistakes.

To make a sudden or violent attack.

The soldiers were rushing the enemy's position at dawn.

Derived from the Middle English 'russhing', related to 'rush'.

rushing headlong

Moving forward with reckless speed.

rushing against the clock

Trying to complete something before a deadline.

rushing to judgment

Making a decision too quickly without careful consideration.

rush

To move or act with great speed.

hurry

To move or act swiftly.

To rush someone

Stop rushing me! I’m doing my best.

Rush hour

The train was packed during rush hour.