From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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.]
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1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush
forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.
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He smote the rock that the waters gushed out. --Ps
ixxviii 20.
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A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.
--Spenser.
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2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection;
to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Gushing \Gush"ing\, a.
1. Rushing forth with violence, as a fluid; flowing
copiously; as, gushing waters. "Gushing blood." --Milton.
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2. Emitting copiously, as tears or words; weakly and
unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection;
sentimental. [Colloq.]
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