Main Entry:

¹gush

Pronunciation:

\ˈgəsh\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English guschen

Date:

15th century

intransitive verb 1 : to issue copiously or violently 2 : to emit a sudden copious flow 3 : to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm <an aunt gushing over the baby> transitive verb 1 : to emit in a copious free flow 2 : to say or write effusively

— gush·ing·ly \ˈgə-shiŋ-lē\ adverb