Meanings
rushy1
comparative rushier · superlative rushiest
- Abounding in rushes.
- Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.
rushy2
comparative more rushy · superlative most rushy
- Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
Synonyms: frenzied
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveCharacterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
More synonyms by meaning
adjectiveabounding in rushes
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Origin
rushy · adjective
- Middle Englishrusshy
- Englishrushy
From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) + -y.
More words from Middle English
Full word history & related roots →rushy · adjective
From rush (“a hurry”) + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian ruusich (“fast; quick; rushy”).
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
rushy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rushy
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