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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gush \Gush\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gushed}; p. pr & vb n. {Gushing}.] [OE. guschen cf Icel. gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen perh. akin to AS ge['o]tan 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.]
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