# rusher

/ˈɹəʃɝ/ (US) · /ɹˈʌʃɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rusher
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a person who moves or acts very quickly. In the past, this word was often used to describe someone who rushed into a situation without thinking.

For teachers: a person who moves or acts with great speed. Historically used to describe those who rushed into a conflict or a situation without caution.

## Examples

- The rusher was the first to reach the finish line.
- In the old stories, the young rusher often ignored the warnings of the elders and ended up in trouble.
- The novel explores the tragic consequences of the rusher's impulsive decision to leave the village, contrasting his energy with the measured caution of the local elders.

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