rushy

[ ruhsh-ee ]

adjective

, rush·i·er, rush·i·est.

1. abounding with rushes rush or their stems.
2. covered or strewn with rushes. rush.
3. consisting or made of rushes. rush.
4. rushlike.

ˈrushy

/ ˈrʌʃɪ /

adjective

1. abounding in, covered with, or made of rushes

Derived Forms

• ˈrushiness, noun

Other Words From

• rushi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rushy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rush ², -y ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s really rushy and natural now,” Mike Brathovde said with a slight laugh that flowed into the sound of the rushing creek below.

From Seattle Times

But he said “it’s kind of rushy” to call him in so quickly, and said Democrats had requested documents and emails that they wanted to see before a hearing.

From Seattle Times

The first to open was the smaller species, with its rushy foliage and slender spikes of bloom.

From Project Gutenberg

Presently as he crossed a wet, rushy flat, one of the loneliest parts of the way, he saw the lights of a vehicle coming towards him.

From Project Gutenberg

He glanced over his shoulder and saw the sun shining on the flat rushy plat beyond the ford, which the horses' feet had fouled while their riders debated.

From Project Gutenberg