Synonyms for gusher

Grammar : Noun

Spell : guhsh-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌʃ ər

Définition of gusher

Origin : "oil well that flows without pumping," 1886, agent noun from gush. Earlier in a sense of "overly effusive person" (1864).

As in oil well : noun hole to extract oil
As in geyser : noun fountain

Example sentences :

In the course of a year or two, the first "gusher" was discovered.
Extract from : « Diggers in the Earth » by Eva March Tappan

They're liable to bring in a gusher that'll send the price soaring.
Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant

We were obliged to say that we had not the pleasure of Mr. Gusher's acquaintance.
Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXV, June, 1852 » by Various

He knew that the Gusher told every Woman the same thing, playing no Favorites.
Extract from : « People You Know » by George Ade

Of these two Friends, one was a Gusher and the other a Grouch.
Extract from : « People You Know » by George Ade

Then her lips motioned and her finger pressed on Mr. Gusher's arm.
Extract from : « The Von Toodleburgs » by F. Colburn Adams

Mr. Gusher looked at the little woman with an air of surprise and astonishment.
Extract from : « The Von Toodleburgs » by F. Colburn Adams

Mrs. Chapman had not noticed the singular change in Mr. Gusher's manner.
Extract from : « The Von Toodleburgs » by F. Colburn Adams

Romer paused for a moment, but kept his eyes fixed on Gusher.
Extract from : « The Von Toodleburgs » by F. Colburn Adams

When dinner was over Mr. Gusher escorted Mattie back into the parlor.
Extract from : « The Von Toodleburgs » by F. Colburn Adams

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