Definition of "gush" in English

noun

1. A sudden rapid outflow.

verb

1. (intransitive, also figurative) To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

   • Water gushed out of the broken pipe.
   • After he was stabbed, blood came gushing out his throat.
   • All the complaints she'd bottled up came gushing out during their marriage counselling session.

2. (transitive, also figurative) To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.

3. (intransitive, especially of a woman) To ejaculate during orgasm.

4. (intransitive, transitive, figurative) To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment.

   • The young mother was gushing over a baby.