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Gush v. t.

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."

A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment. (Collog.)

Gush v. i. (past & past part. gushed; pres. part. gushing)

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." "A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound."

To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. (Colloq.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Gush" Quotes from Famous Books

... soon entered the house, and after the first gush of feeling had somewhat subsided, they both began a general inquiry about the friends they had left behind. Every now and then, the aunt would break out: 'My child, you are here! Thank God, you are free! We were talking about you today, and saying, we shall ...

— The Underground Railroad • William Still

... of banishment passed on feminine triviality, on the ground of her cousinship to his dead wife and her early care for Romola, who now looked round at her with an affectionate smile, and rose to draw the leather seat to a due distance from her father's chair, that the coming gush of talk might not ...

— Romola • George Eliot

... a gush of confidence come over him, and having ascertained that, in regard to secrecy, Susan was as "safe as the bank," related the circumstances of the wreck, and his having left Emmie at her grandfather's villa; the relation of all which caused Haco Barepoles to give vent to a series ...

— Shifting Winds - A Tough Yarn • R.M. Ballantyne

... with this letter, which, indeed, was one gush of love and happiness. He told Coventry what had taken ...

— Put Yourself in His Place • Charles Reade

... quit the field and go and lie down. This was not difficult; for the instant she saw what she had done, how she had disgraced herself and insulted her nephew. Selina felt sorry. Her passion ended in a gush of "nervous" tears under the influence of which she was led up stairs and put to bed, almost like a child—the usual termination ...

— Mistress and Maid • Dinah Craik (aka: Miss Mulock)

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