rushy

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) +‎ -y.

Adjective[edit]

rushy (comparative rushier, superlative rushiest)

  1. (of a marsh etc) abounding in rushes
  2. having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike
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Etymology 2[edit]

From rush (“a hurry”) +‎ -y. Compare Saterland Frisian ruusich (“fast; quick; rushy”).

Adjective[edit]

rushy (comparative more rushy, superlative most rushy)

  1. Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
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