English · Word Candidate

rushing

/ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rushings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A rapid surging motion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển động mạnh và nhanh

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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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Rapidly flowing or surging.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chảy hoặc dâng lên nhanh chóng

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Full of activity, busy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhiều hoạt động, bận rộn

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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.

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