26984 words

rash

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
a lot of small red spots on the skin:

Examples:

I've got an itchy rash all over my chest.
If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash.
UK He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles.
2
a large number of unpleasant events of the same type:

Examples:

There has been a rash of robberies/accidents/complaints in the last two months.
3
careless or unwise, without thought for what might happen or result:

Examples:

That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.
[ + to infinitive ] I think it was a bit rash of them to get married when they'd only known each other for a few weeks.
4
without thought for what might happen or result; unwise in your actions:

Examples:

a rash statement
It was rash of them to get married so quickly.
5
a group of spots or a raised area on the skin resulting from illness or from touching a harmful substance:

Examples:

an itchy rash
6
a large number, esp. of something happening in a short period of time:

Examples:

There’s been a rash of robberies in the valley.

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