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Definition of rasher

rasher

/ˈræʃ.ər/
rash · er
Plural:rashers
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• noun

1

British A thin slice of bacon or ham, typically intended for frying or grilling.

Example

"For breakfast, he fried two eggs alongside several crispy rashers of smoked bacon."

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• adjective

1

More reckless, hasty, or impulsive; acting with less careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Example

"Leaving a stable job without a backup plan was one of the rasher decisions he had made in his youth."

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• Rhymes for rasher

• Nearby Words

rascality
rascally
rash
rasher
rashly
rashness
rasp

Word Origin & Etymology

As a noun meaning a slice of bacon, the word appeared in the late 16th century, possibly from an obsolete verb 'rash' meaning to slash or cut quickly, or from Old French 'rasche' (a live coal) in reference to broiling over coals.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rasher
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