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Pronunciation : Gush
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. guschen, cf. Icel. gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh. akin to AS. ge?tan to pour, G. giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut. Cf. Found to cast.]
Definition : 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.]

i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gushing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Gush
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.]

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913