rush
rush Lexical Profile
rush Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sudden, quick, or urgent movement toward a particular place or goal, or a state of hurried activity.
"There was a sudden rush toward the exit doors as soon as the concert ended."
A sudden, intense feeling of excitement, exhilaration, or euphoria.
"She felt an incredible rush of excitement when her name was announced as the winner."
North American An attempt to advance the ball by running rather than passing in American football, or a period when college fraternities and sororities recruit new members.
"The running back gained twelve yards on his first rush of the game."
Any of various grass-like marsh or wetland plants of the family Juncaceae, having cylindrical, often hollow stems used in weaving mats, baskets, and chair seats.
"The artisan wove dried river rushes into a sturdy seat for the wooden chair."
• verb
To move, act, or progress with urgent haste or great speed.
"Commuters rushed down the stairs to catch the last departing train."
To force or impel someone to act hastily without sufficient deliberation, or to transport someone or something with urgent speed.
"Please do not rush me while I am reviewing the contract details."
To overrun, charge, or capture a position or person by a sudden, rapid advance.
"Excited fans attempted to rush the stage at the conclusion of the performance."
North American To advance the ball by running rather than passing (in American football), or to participate in recruitment activities for a college fraternity or sorority.
"The rookie quarterback managed to rush for over sixty yards in the second half."
• adjective
Done, sent, or required with great haste or urgency; occurring during a period of peak activity.
"The printing shop charged an extra fee to complete the rush order before tomorrow morning."
• Rhymes for rush
Word Origin & Etymology
The verb and action noun derive from Middle English 'russhen', borrowed from Anglo-Norman French 'russher' (to drive back or push), ultimately from Latin 'recusare'. The botanical noun is an unrelated homonym from Old English 'risc', of Germanic origin, referring to hollow-stemmed marsh plants.