Rash
/ræʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn area of red, often itchy spots on a person's skin.
/ræʃ/
An eruption of spots on the skin.
He developed a heat rash after spending the day in the sun.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get a bunch of red, itchy bumps on your skin. That's a rash! Like when you touch something you're allergic to, or get too much sun.
👶 For kids: A rash is when your skin gets red and bumpy, like little dots that might itch!
More Examples
The pediatrician examined the child's rash to determine the cause.
She applied cream to soothe the irritating rash.
How It's Used
"The doctor diagnosed the red rash as an allergic reaction to the medication."
"After being exposed to poison ivy, she developed a painful rash."
Acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
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Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.
His rash actions often landed him in trouble.
💡 Simply: Imagine you decide to do something really quickly without thinking it through. Like, ordering a pizza without checking your bank account first. That's rash! You didn't think about the consequences.
👶 For kids: If you do something too fast without thinking, like running into a puddle, that can be called 'rash'.
More Examples
She regretted her rash words spoken in anger.
It was a rash gamble, but it paid off.
How It's Used
"He made a rash decision to quit his job without having another one lined up."
"The company's rash investments led to significant financial losses."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in a rash moment
Acting quickly, impulsively, and without thinking about the consequences.
"In a rash moment, she decided to quit her job."
From Old French *rasche* ('scab, eruption'), of uncertain origin, possibly related to *raser* ('to shave, scrape').
The adjective form, referring to hasty behavior, has been in use since the late 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of the RED area of spots on skin.