Gushings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act or process of flowing out suddenly and abundantly, often relating to liquids such as water or blood ; an enthusiastic and effusive expression or outpouring of emotions or praise ; a vigorous jet or surge of any substance expelled with force and volume
2. A rapid and plentiful emission or eruption of fluid or gas ; a heartfelt and excessive display or declaration of feelings ; a strong and sudden discharge or stream of material propelled outward
3. The sudden and intense release or emergence of liquid or vapor ; a highly expressive and unrestrained verbal or emotional release ; a powerful and continuous flow propelled from a source with great intensity

Etymology: "Gushings" is the plural of "gushing," which is the noun form of "gush." It is a plain grammatical formation, so the interesting story sits with the verb it comes from. "Gushings" names repeated or separate outbursts of liquid, each one a sudden flow. The verb "gush" traces back to the idea of liquid bursting forth. Its earliest uses describe water or blood pouring out with force, and the sense of a person pouring out feeling in an effusive way developed later from that physical image. The noun "gushing" carries the same sense of a sudden rush outward. Because the plural simply counts separate bursts, "gushings" is used mainly in technical or descriptive contexts, such as describing repeated spurts from a source. Its meaning stays close to the original physical picture of liquid escaping under pressure.

Synonyms: flowings, pourings

Antonyms: drippings, tricklings