gush

Meanings

• Verb

  To flow or come out in a steady, copious stream; to pour forth or empty out in a rush or torrent.

  - "The water gushed out of the broken pipe."
  - "The sun gushed forth its golden rays."
  - "The speaker gushed forth his opinions."
  - "The river gushed through the canyon."

• Verb

  To speak or express oneself with excessive or unwarranted emotion or enthusiasm.

  - "She gushed over the new dress."
  - "He gushed about his favorite movie."
  - "The audience gushed with applause."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʌʃ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780121"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gush
rush , hush , crush , dush , mush , blush

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Variants

List of all variants of gush that leads to same result
gush , gushed , gushes , gushing , gushingly

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Etymology

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Old English gusan, gussian; related to goss, goose, perhaps from the idea of a goose's gullet or from the sound of a goose honking.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gush' is also used in geology to describe a sudden outflow of gas or oil.

2. The term 'gush' is sometimes used colloquially to describe a person who speaks or acts excessively or unwarrantedly.

3. The term 'gush' is derived from Old English 'gusan' or 'gussian', which may be related to the word 'goose'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotion: Gush is closely related to emotions, particularly those of excitement, enthusiasm, and passion.

2. Speech: Gush is also related to speech, particularly when it comes to expressing oneself with excessive emotion or enthusiasm.

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Culture

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The term 'gush' has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Catherine Earnshaw is described as gushing with emotion. In music, the term 'gush' is used to describe a musical style characterized by excessive sentimentality and emotional expression.

How to Memorize "gush"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a faucet gushing water or a river rushing through a canyon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gush' with the idea of a copious flow or stream.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gushing Gator' to remember the meaning of 'gush'.

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