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rushy¹

Where it comes from

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

adjective rushier · rushiest

  1. of a marsh etc Abounding in rushes.
  2. Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.

Similar: juncaceous, juncous

rushy²

Where it comes from

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

adjective more rushy · most rushy

  1. Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced

    Similar: frenzied

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Similar: juncaceous, juncous

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@misc{rushy_2026,
  title = {rushy},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/rushy},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}