Gush \Gush\ (g[u^]sh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gushed} (g[u^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Gushing}.] [OE. guschen, cf. Icel. gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh. akin to AS. ge['o]tan to pour, G. giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut. Cf. {Found} to cast.] 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.]
Gush \Gush\, v. t. 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.]
ENERGY BLACKOUTS What happened to all the gush about solar energy?
After 1992, Moffett said, revenues from Main Pass and Grasberg will begin to gush into the company's coffers.
It is not just the murder threats but the murderous gush.
Tears, prayers and stories of homes and families swept away were offered Friday by residents who saw flash floods gush from hilly coal fields and sweep through their village.