Gush (gsh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed (gsht); p. pr. & vb. n.
Gushing.] [OE. guschen, cf. Icel. gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh.
akin to AS. geÛtan to pour, G. giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut. Cf. Found
to cast.]
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.]
Gush, v. t. 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.]