rushing
/ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rushings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A rapid surging motion.
Noun
Examples
[…] the impediment to the entrance of air into the corresponding portions of the lung is sufficient to produce a succession of interrupted rushings of that fluid during the efforts of respiration […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Rapidly flowing or surging.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Full of activity, busy.
AdjectiveRegister: US, dated
Examples
“I have been in Chicago.”
“Yes, I’ll bet you have,” Bocage mused.
“But it is too rushing for my nerves,” Stockbridge continued.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rushing” mean?
A rapid surging motion.
Is “rushing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.