rashing

American  

[rash-ing] / ˈræʃ ɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of rashing

First recorded in 1955–60 rashing for def. 1; 2010–15 rashing for def. 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 • Jul. 29, 2024

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 • May 15, 2020

Fair lords, said Sir Launcelot, leave your noise and your rashing, and I shall set open this door, and then may ye do with me what it liketh you.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 by Malory, Thomas, Sir