\Gush\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gushed}; 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.]

\Gush\, v. t.
1. A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an inclosed
   plase; an emission of a liquid in a large quantity, and
   with force; the fluid thus emitted; a rapid outpouring of
   anything; as, a gush of song from a bird.
         The gush of springs, An fall of lofty foundains.
                                               --Byron.
2. A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.;
   effusive display of sentiment. [Collog.]