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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

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Slang Meanings

To rush someone
Stop rushing me! I’m doing my best.
Rush hour
The train was packed during rush hour.