gush
v.
flow, stream, spurt; burst forth; express oneself emotionally and effusively
n.
sudden flow; flood; outburst
Gush
Gush
(v. t.)
A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an inclosed plase; an emission of a liquid in a large quantity, and with force; the fluid thus emitted; a rapid outpouring of anything; as, a gush of song from a bird.
(v. t.)
A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment.
(v. i.)
To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner.
(v. i.)
To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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gush
Noun
1. a sudden rapid flow (as of water); "he heard the flush of a toilet"; "there was a little gush of blood"; "she attacked him with an outpouring of words"
(synonym) flush, outpouring
(hypernym) flow, flowing
(hyponym) springtide
(derivation) spurt, spirt, spout
2. an unrestrained expression of emotion
(synonym) effusion, outburst, blowup, ebullition
(hypernym) expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion
(hyponym) acting out
(derivation) rave
Verb
1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; "water gushed forth"
(synonym) spurt, spirt, spout
(hypernym) pour
(hyponym) pump
(derivation) flush, outpouring
2. praise enthusiastically; "She raved about that new restaurant"
(synonym) rave
(hypernym) praise
(derivation) effusion, outburst, blowup, ebullition
3. issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth; "Water jetted forth"; "flames were jetting out of the building"
(synonym) jet
(hypernym) run, flow, feed, course
(derivation) gusher
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