gush

Meaning

Noun

A sudden rapid outflow.

Verb

1. (also, figuratively, intransitive) To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
2. (also, figuratively, transitive) To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.
3. (especially, intransitive) To ejaculate during orgasm.
4. (figuratively, intransitive, transitive) To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment.

Synonyms

spout

spurt

jet

flow

pour

stream

spray

gush out

flood

squirt

surge

outpouring

spurt out

rush

erupt

bubble up

effusion

outburst

gush forth

flush

shower

🚿

ebullition

spirt

rave

blowup

exude

sprinkle

shoot

boil

torrent

spring out

well

well up

reproduce

roll

rush in

scatter

sea

🌊

seethe

shed

shoot forth

shoot up

slop

sluice

spate

spew

spill

spill over

spring

tidal wave

Translations

jaillir

esguichar

jorrar

verspuiten

zampillare

stuiven

💨

opspatten

sgorgare

fiotto

brotar

αναβλύζω

minar

adollar

borbotar

sgorgo

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡʌʃ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: guschen

Cognate with Old Norse: geysa

Cognate with German: gießen

Cognate with Old English: ġēotan

Cognate with English: yote

In summary

From Middle English guschen, gusshen, gosshien, perhaps from Middle Dutch guysen (“to flow out with a gurgling sound, gush”) or Old Norse gusa (“to gush”), ultimately imitative.
Compare Old Norse geysa (“to gush”), German gießen (“to pour”), Old English ġēotan ("to pour"; > English yote). Related to gust.