What Does the Word Gushingly Mean?

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.

What does it mean if someone gushes over you?

To rush or flow over someone or something in an uncontrolled manner. The water from the fire hydrant gushed over the street, making it impossible to pass. 2. To speak about someone or something with great energy and enthusiasm. Charlie must really like you—he gushes over you every chance he gets.

Where does the word gushing come from?

Gush comes from the twelfth century English word gosshien, originally "make noises in the stomach," and later "pour out." Gush is an onomatopoeic word — it sounds like what it means.