Gush \Gush\ (g[u^]sh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gushed} (g[u^]sht);
p. pr. & vb. n. {Gushing}.] [OE. guschen, cf. Icel. gusa and
gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh. akin to AS. ge['o]tan to pour, G.
giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut. Cf. {Found} to cast.]
1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush
forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.

He smote the rock that the waters gushed out. --Ps
ixxviii 20.

A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.
--Spenser.

2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection;
to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner.
[Colloq.]