Meaning of gush in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡəʃ/

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1. Verb

   gush

   Etymology

   late Middle English: probably imitative

   Definitions

   1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

   Examples

   • « water gushed forth »
2. 2. praise enthusiastically

   Examples

   • « She raved about that new restaurant »
3. 3. issue in a jet

   Examples

   • « come out in a jet »
   • « stream or spring forth »
   • « Water jetted forth »
   • « flames were jetting out of the building »

4. Noun

   gush

   Definitions

   1. a sudden rapid flow (as of water)

   Examples

   • « he heard the flush of a toilet »
   • « there was a little gush of blood »
   • « she attacked him with an outpouring of words »
5. 2. an unrestrained expression of emotion