Rush Definition

rush
adjective
  1. not accepting reservations
  2. done under pressure; "a rush job"
noun
  1. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
  2. a sudden forceful flow
  3. grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
  4. physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
  5. the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"
  6. a sudden burst of activity; "come back after the rush"
  7. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop a rush"
verb
  1. move fast; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
  2. attack suddenly
  3. urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"
  4. act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
  5. run with the ball, in football
  6. cause to move fast or to rush or race; "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"
  7. cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

"Rush" in song lyrics

See how rush is used in real songs:

  • "Turn the tongue back, got you feeling the rush"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle
  • "When I bump my pawn mics, ya'll feel the rush"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "I hate croweded elevators in downtown rush"
    Aceyalone — Five Feet

Usage tips for "rush"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rush" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rush to find words that pair well.

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