Meaning & Definition of word "Spurt"

Spurt

/spɜrt/

1. a sudden strong burst of activity or energy.
- Example: She had a spurt of energy and completed her homework quickly.
2. a sudden outflow or discharge of liquid.
- Example: A spurt of water shot out from the broken pipe.

1. to issue or come out suddenly and with force, often in a burst.
- Example: The engine began to spurt oil after the accident.
2. to move or act with sudden vigor; to burst forth.
- Example: He spurted ahead in the race when he saw the finish line.

Late 19th century; perhaps from the dialect spurt 'to shoot out of the mouth', dialect variant of spurt which denotes a sudden release or flow.

spurt of activity:

A sudden burst of energy or work.

spurt growth:

A rapid increase in size or quantity.

in spurts:

Occurring intermittently or sporadically.

burst:

To break open or apart suddenly.

squirt:

To eject a liquid in a stream.

surge:

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement.

Meaning: A sudden increase in excitement or activity.

Example Sentence: There was a spurt of enthusiasm during the concert.

Meaning: To have a brief moment of high energy.

Example Sentence: I got a spurt and ran all the way to the end of the block.