gush

[guhsh]

verb (used without object)

1. to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement.

   Water gushed from the broken pipe.

   Synonyms: flood, stream, pour

2. to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally; talk effusively.

   She gushed with pride over her new grandchild.

3. to have a sudden, copious flow, as of blood or tears.

verb (used with object)

1. to emit suddenly, forcibly, or copiously.

   Synonyms: spurt

noun

1. a sudden, copious outflow of a fluid.

2. the fluid emitted.

3. effusive and often insincere language or behavior.

gush

/ ɡʌʃ /

verb

1. to pour out or cause to pour out suddenly and profusely, usually with a rushing sound

2. to act or utter in an overeffusive, affected, or sentimental manner

noun

1. a sudden copious flow or emission, esp of liquid

2. something that flows out or is emitted

3. an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc

Other Word Forms

• outgush verb (used with object)
• gushingly adverb
• gushing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gush¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; probably of expressive origin; gust ¹, rush ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gush¹

C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Old Norse gjósa, Icelandic gusa

Synonym Study

See flow.

Example Sentences

In addition, as homes burned, water gushed from their damaged pipes, contributing to the loss of pressure.

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Toilets lacked basic items such as soap, while water gushing from the faucets was tinged brown.

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More broadly, business leaders across Europe have grown frustrated at the torrent of legislation that has been gushing from Brussels in recent years, not just covering tech.

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The Spectator described the show as "brainless", suggesting Winkleman "gushed" over her guests and asked obvious questions.

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Water roared and gushed through the opening, and the flow carried Roz over the edge.

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Related Words

• cascade 
• flush 
• pour 
• spew 
• spout 

When To Use

What does gush mean?

To gush is to flow forcefully and rapidly. Water gushes out of a firehose. Gush can also be used as a noun referring to such a flow.Gush also commonly means to talk about a particular thing in an emotional, enthusiastic, unreserved way. When used this way, it is often phrased as gush about or gush over.Example: I’m sorry to keep gushing about my baby cousin, but she’s just so adorable!