I. ˈgəsh verb
Etymology: Middle English guschen
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1. : to issue copiously or violently
2. : to emit a sudden copious flow
3. : to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm
an aunt gush ing over the baby
transitive verb
1. : to emit in a copious free flow
2. : to say or write effusively
• gush·ing·ly ˈgə-shiŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: circa 1682
1.
a. : a sudden outpouring
b. : something emitted in a gushing forth
2. : an effusive display or outpouring