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rash

Definition

  • noun: a group of red spots on the skin that is caused by an illness or a reaction to something
  • noun: an eruption on the body
  • adjective: done or made quickly and without thought about what will happen as a result
  • adjective: marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution
  • adverb: in a rash manner
  • synonyms: slash, hack, cut

Examples

  • Their 'rash' actions resulted in a serious accident that could have killed someone.

  • The doctor said she developed the 'rash' because of the medicine.

  • He later regretted having made such a 'rash' [='hasty'] promise.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dr Reid. l just wanted to say, you're out of my doghouse. That was a great catch on that patient with meningococcus. That actually wasn't me. Carla noticed the rash on his legs. You could have been back into my good graces and instead you passed the credit on to a nurse. How noble. l tell you what, (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2