Gush /(gŭsh)/

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.

   A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.

2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. [Colloq.]

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.

2. A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment. [Collog.]