rusher
UK: ˈrʌʃə | US: ˈrʌʃər
n. 1. a person or thing that rushes, especially a player in American football who advances the ball by running.
n. 2. someone who acts or moves hastily or impulsively.
The word "rusher" derives from the verb "rush," which originated from Middle English "rushen," meaning "to drive back or move violently." The root "rush" traces back to Old French "ruser" (to dodge or repel) and ultimately to Latin "recusare" (to refuse or oppose). The suffix "-er" is an English agentive suffix, indicating a person or thing performing the action. Over time, "rusher" evolved to describe someone who moves quickly or aggressively, particularly in sports contexts like football.
The running back is the team's primary rusher.
She's always been a rusher, making decisions without thinking.
The defensive line struggled to stop the opposing rusher.
Holiday shoppers crowded the store, each one a rusher trying to grab the best deals.
As a rusher in the game, his speed and agility are unmatched.