Definition of Gush

1. Noun. A sudden rapid flow (as of water). "She attacked him with an outpouring of words"

Exact synonyms: Flush, Outpouring
Generic synonyms: Flow, Flowing
Specialized synonyms: Springtide
Derivative terms: Flush, Flush, Flush

2. Verb. Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet. "Water gushed forth"
Exact synonyms: Spirt, Spout, Spurt
Specialized synonyms: Pump, Blow, Whoosh
Generic synonyms: Pour
Derivative terms: Gusher, Spirt, Spout, Spouter, Spouter, Spurt

3. Noun. An unrestrained expression of emotion.
Exact synonyms: Blowup, Ebullition, Effusion, Outburst
Generic synonyms: Expression, Manifestation, Reflection, Reflexion
Specialized synonyms: Acting Out, Cry, Explosion, Flare
Derivative terms: Blow Up, Effuse, Gushy

4. Verb. Praise enthusiastically. "Sam and Sue gush over the results of the experiment"; "She raved about that new restaurant"
Exact synonyms: Rave
Generic synonyms: Praise
Derivative terms: Rave

5. Verb. Issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth. "Flames were jetting out of the building"
Exact synonyms: Jet
Generic synonyms: Course, Feed, Flow, Run
Derivative terms: Gusher, Jet, Jet

Definition of Gush

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

2. 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.

Definition of Gush

1. Noun. A sudden rapid outflow. ¹

2. Verb. To flow forth suddenly, in great volume. ¹

3. Verb. To make an excessive display of enthusiasm or sentiment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gush

1. to flow forth forcefully [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Gush

1. 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gush

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guruji
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