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Grammar : Noun
Spell : guhsh
Phonetic Transcription : gʌʃ



Definition of outgushing

Origin :
  • 12c., gosshien "make noises in the stomach," later (c.1400) "rush out suddenly, pour out," probably formed imitativeally in English under influence of Old Norse gusa "to gush, spurt," related to geyser. Metaphoric sense of "speak in an effusive manner" first recorded 1873. Related: Gushed; gushing. The noun is 1680s, from the verb.
  • As in flood : noun overwhelming flow, quantity
Example sentences :
  • In her company we never gave way to our outgushing school-girl nature.
  • Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 » by Various
  • The early opposition to Slavery was simply a sentiment,81 outgushing from the hearts of the sensitive and humane.
  • Extract from : « Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) » by Charles Sumner

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