Dictionary
Thesaurus
Reference
Translate
Web
Nearby Entries
Gushed - 1 dictionary result
gush     (gŭsh)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   gushed, gush·ing, gush·es

v.   intr.
  1. To flow forth suddenly in great volume: water gushing from a hydrant.
  2. To emit a sudden and abundant flow, as of tears.
  3. To make an excessive display of sentiment or enthusiasm: gushed over the baby.

v.   tr.
To emit abundantly; pour forth.

n.  
  1. A sudden copious outflow: a gush of tears.
  2. Excessively demonstrative language or behavior.


[Middle English gushen, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Share :Share This: digg.comShare This: www.stumbleupon.comShare This: del.icio.usShare This: FacebookShare This: favorites.live.comShare This: www.technorati.comShare This: furl.netShare This: www.myspace.comShare This: www.google.comShare This: myweb2.search.yahoo.comShare This: myjeeves.ask.com
Search another word or see Gushed on Thesaurus | Reference | Translate