First Known Use: 15th century
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1gush
verb \ˈgəsh\
: to flow out very quickly and in large amounts
: to produce a large amount of (a quickly flowing liquid)
: to speak in an extremely enthusiastic way
Full Definition of GUSH
intransitive verb
1
: to issue copiously or violently
2
: to emit a sudden copious flow
3
: to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm <an aunt gushing over the baby>
transitive verb
1
: to emit in a copious free flow
2
: to say or write effusively
— gush·ing·ly \ˈgə-shiŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of GUSH
Middle English guschen
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2gush
noun
: a sudden outward flow of a large amount of liquid
Full Definition of GUSH
1
a : a sudden outpouring b : something emitted in a gushing forth
2
: an effusive display or outpouring
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First Known Use of GUSH
circa 1682
GUSH Defined for Kids
1gush
verb \ˈgəsh\
gushedgush·ing
Definition of GUSH for Kids
1
: to flow or pour out in large amounts <Water gushed from the fountain.>
2
: to act or speak in a very affectionate or enthusiastic way <He gushed forth praise for the Abbey victuals. — Brian Jacques, Redwall>
2gush
noun
Definition of GUSH for Kids
: a sudden free pouring out <a gush of tears>
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