spurt
UK: spɜːt | US: spɜːrt
n. a sudden, forceful gush or burst (e.g., of liquid, energy, or growth)
vi. to gush or burst out suddenly and forcefully
vt. to expel or emit in a sudden stream
The word "spurt" likely originated as an onomatopoeic term in Middle English (late 15th century), imitating the sound of liquid or force being expelled abruptly. It may also have been influenced by Old Norse "spruta" (to squirt) or Middle Dutch "sputten" (to spout). Its core meaning of "sudden burst" has remained consistent, extending metaphorically to energy or effort (e.g., "a spurt of speed").
Water spurted from the broken pipe, soaking the floor.
The runner made a final spurt to cross the finish line first.
A spurt of laughter erupted from the audience.
The plant showed a spurt of growth after the rain.
He managed to spurt a few words before collapsing.