rashing

[ rash-ing ]

noun

1. the development of a rash or skin irritation:

   His wedding band is causing a lot of irritation and rashing, so he's only wearing it when we go out.

   Moderate to severe reactions include more serious rashing over the entire body.

2. Slang. an act or instance of teasing, insulting, or bothering someone:

   When they found out he liked a rival baseball team, they couldn't resist giving him a rashing about it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rashing¹

First recorded in 1955–60 rashing fordef 1; 2010–15 rashing fordef 2; rash ²( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

Example Sentences

The infection can be dangerous to humans, with symptoms such as a fever, headache, vomiting and rashing.

From Los Angeles Times

The officer, Nathan Atchison, suffered mostly road rashing and bruising injuries to his head, arms and legs in the incident which occurred about 9:30 p.m.

From Washington Times

“Fever last too long / Fevers rashing on,” he sings in “Sh’Diah,” “There’s no fountain in silver / How art? How art?”

From Los Angeles Times

They buckled then together so, 110 Like two wild boars rashing, And with their swords and shields they ran At one another slashing.

From Project Gutenberg

Lube It Or Lose It Vaseline or petroleum jelly can save your armpits, balls, neck, and anywhere else that's prone to rashing up.

From Time Magazine Archive