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