Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Gush \Gush\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gushed}; 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.]
   1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush
      forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.

            He smote the rock that the waters gushed out. --Ps
                                                  ixxviii 20.

            A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.
                                                  --Spenser.

   2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection;
      to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner.
      [Colloq.]