Gush — Defs

01 v. i. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.

imp. & p. p. Gushed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gushing

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.[Colloq.]

02 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 e…

1.
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.
“The gush of springs, An fall of lofty foundains.” — Byron.
2.
A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment.[Collog.]