rash
Translation
rash, eruption, hasty, reckless
Examples
He has a nasty rash on his arm.
He has a nasty rash on his arm.
It was a rash decision to quit your job.
It was a rash decision to quit your job.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((...)) rash (noun) an area of red spots on the skin. He has a nasty rash on his arm.
a/an rash ((noun)) (adjective) done too quickly without thinking. It was a rash decision.
Similar Words
Noun: eruption, breakout; Adjective: hasty, reckless, impulsive; Antonyms (adj): cautious, careful
Etymology
Two separate origins. Noun (skin): unknown. Adjective (hasty): from a Germanic root meaning 'quick, swift'. The two are unrelated.
Memory Tips
Link the two meanings: you might get a skin 'rash' (noun) from making a 'rash' (adjective) decision to run through poison ivy.