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rash

1

[ rash ]

adjective

rasher, rashest.
  1. acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.

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  2. characterized by or showing too great haste or lack of consideration:

    rash promises.



rash

2

[ rash ]

noun

  1. an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
  2. a multitude of instances of something occurring more or less during the same period of time:

    a rash of robberies last month.

rash

1

/ æʃ /

adjective

  1. acting without due consideration or thought; impetuous
  2. characterized by or resulting from excessive haste or impetuosity

    a rash word

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rash

2

/ æʃ /

noun

  1. pathol any skin eruption
  2. a series of unpleasant and unexpected occurrences

    a rash of forest fires

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
  • ˈˌ, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rash1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; cognate with Dutch, German rasch “quick, brisk,” Old Norse ǫ “b”

Origin of rash2

1700–10; < French rache (obsolete), Old French rasche skin eruption, derivative of raschier to scratch, ultimately < Latin to scratch
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rash1

C14: from Old High German rasc hurried, clever; related to Old Norse roskr brave

Origin of rash2

C18: from Old French rasche , from raschier to scratch, from Latin to scrape
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People can spread measles to others from four days before the disease’s telltale rash appears through four days afterward, according to the CDC.

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Chris's allergy first came to light as a baby, when he developed a rash as his mum made peanut butter sandwiches.

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Her symptoms included a rash on her forehead, a headache and vomiting.

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Dobson added: "She's like a rash. She gets everywhere. A space rash."

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Was the Chinese government behind this rash of US government bond sales in Asia?

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More About Rash

does rash mean?

Rash describes acting too quickly and without proper planning, as in James was rash when he decided to quit his job after just one hard day.

Rash also describes a great haste or a lack of consideration, such as Sahad avoided making rash decisions by doing a lot of research first.

A rash is a skin condition, such as bumps or a red area, like you might get if you touch poison ivy.

A rash is also several instances of something that occur at the same or nearly the same time, such as a rash of snowstorms over a week or a rash of electronic sales during the winter holidays.

Example: He always jumps head first into rash decisions, but sometimes it works out.

Where does rash come from?

The first records of the term rash meaning “hasty” come from the 1300s. It is related to the Old Norse ǫ, meaning “brave.” The first records of the term rash meaning “skin outbreak” come from the 1700s. It ultimately comes from the Latin , meaning “to scratch.”

Normally, rashness is not a desired trait, as making decisions quickly without thinking about them enough can often lead to negative results. For example, when someone makes a promise they cannot keep, that is a rash promise or when they oversell their skill for a task, it is a rash commitment.

When referring to a skin condition, a rash can come in many different forms and can come from a variety of conditions. A heat rash can be the result of sweat glands becoming inflamed, usually causing itchiness or discomfort. You might also get a rash when you eat something you’re allergic to or when you touch something that commonly causes a reaction in humans, like poison sumac and poison oak.

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are some other forms related to rash?

  • rashly (adverb)
  • rashness (noun)
  • rashlike (adjective)

are some synonyms for rash?

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How is rash used in real life?

Rash, relating to skin, is usually used in a medical context, while rash, meaning “foolish” is used more commonly to describe someone else’s actions..

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for rash?

A. foolhardy
B. cautious
C. reckless
D. daring

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