gusher
Americannoun
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a person who gushes, as in being unusually effusive or sentimental
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something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes
Etymology
Origin of gusher
Example Sentences
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The Orange Gusher came in fourth, the Nova Brain came in fifth and the accidental pepper came in last place.
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2024
And most importantly, the pork chop was juicy as a Gusher.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2022
Gusher Holiday In Oklahoma City's Wheeler School, one day last week, moppets who were drowsily planning some means of truancy had their reveries abruptly interrupted and realized.
From Time Magazine Archive
In his spare time, Pickens indulged his passion for Gusher, a board game in which players roll dice to look for oil.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mattie's beauty was quite up to the picture Mr. Gusher had drawn of it in his imagination.
From The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family by Waud, A. R.
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