v. gushed, gush·ing, gush·es v.intr. 1. To flow forth suddenly in great volume: water gushing from a hydrant. 2. To emit a sudden and abundant flow, as of tears. 3. To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm: gushed over the baby. v.tr. To emit abundantly; pour forth. n. 1. A sudden copious outflow: a gush of tears. 2. Excessively demonstrative language or behavior. [Middle English gushen, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; see gheu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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