gush
UK: ɡʌʃ | US: ɡʌʃ
v. to flow out suddenly and forcefully in large quantities
v. to express excessive emotion or enthusiasm
n. a sudden and copious outflow of liquid or emotion
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The word "gush" likely originates from imitative or onomatopoeic roots, mimicking the sound of liquid rushing out (e.g., "gush" resembling the noise of a burst of water). It first appeared in Middle English (14th century) as "guschen," possibly influenced by Old Norse "gjósa" (to gush, spout) or related Germanic terms. Its vivid sensory association with sudden outflow shaped both its literal and figurative meanings (e.g., emotional "gushing").
Water began to gush from the broken pipe.
She gushed about her favorite book for hours.
The oil well gushed crude oil uncontrollably.
His speech was full of gush about teamwork.
Tears gushed down her cheeks when she heard the news.