| gush | 1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously. "He smote the rock that the waters gushed out." (Ps ixxviii 20) "A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound." (Spenser) 2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. Origin: OE. Guschen, cf. Icel. Gusa and gjsa, also D. Gucsen; perh. Akin to AS. Geotan to pour, G. Giessen, Goth. Giutan, E. Gut. Cf. Found to cast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| gushing | 1. Rushing forth with violence, as a fluid; flowing copiously; as, gushing waters. "Gushing blood." 2. Emitting copiously, as tears or words; weakly and unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection; sentimental. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |