Meaning & Definition of word "Gush"

Gush

/ɡʌʃ/

noun:

  • 1. a sudden or forceful flow of a liquid.
    • Example: There was a gush of water when the dam broke.
  • 2. an act of expressing enthusiasm or admiration excessively.
    • Example: His gush of praise for the novel was hard to ignore.

verb:

  • 1. to flow out or issue suddenly and in large amounts; to pour out or outflow.
    • Example: The water began to gush from the broken pipe.
  • 2. to express oneself extravagantly or effusively, often in a way that seems excessive.
    • Example: She couldn't help but gush over the amazing performance.

Etymology

Middle English (as 'gissen' meaning 'to pour out, gush'), of imitative origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gush over:

to talk excessively about someone or something with great enthusiasm.

gush forth:

to flow out rapidly and abundantly.

Related Words

gushing:

expressing excessive enthusiasm or emotion.

gushiness:

the quality of being overly sentimental.

Slang Meanings of gush

Meaning: To express excitement or admiration excessively.

Example Sentence: He was gushing over the new movie.

Meaning: To overly compliment someone in a way that seems exaggerated.

Example Sentence: She gushed to him about his cooking skills.