gush
[ guhsh ]
/ gʌʃ /
verb (used without object)
to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.
to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively: She gushed with pride over her new grandchild.
to have a sudden, copious flow, as of blood or tears.
verb (used with object)
to emit suddenly, forcibly, or copiously.
noun
OTHER WORDS FROM gush
gush·ing·ly, adverb out·gush, verb (used with object) un·gush·ing, adjectiveWords nearby gush
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British Dictionary definitions for gushing
gush
/ (ɡʌʃ) /
verb
to pour out or cause to pour out suddenly and profusely, usually with a rushing sound
to act or utter in an overeffusive, affected, or sentimental manner
noun
a sudden copious flow or emission, esp of liquid
something that flows out or is emitted
an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc
Derived forms of gush
gushing, adjective gushingly, adverbWord Origin for gush
C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Old Norse
gjósa, Icelandic
gusa