agush

/əˈɡuʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a sudden loud hissing or gurgling sound, especially of escaping steam or gas

“The pipe began to agush steam when it burst.”

2. noun

a sudden loud hissing or gurgling sound, especially of escaping steam or gas

“The agush from the broken pipe was loud and startling.”

Synonyms

  • gurgle
  • gush
  • hiss

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness