surg

/sɜːrdʒ/ or /ˈsɜrdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to surge or flow rapidly and powerfully, especially of a liquid or gas

“The water surg in the pipeline after the storm.”

2. noun

a surgical operation, especially one that is urgent or requires immediate attention

“The hospital’s emergency room is for urgent surg and emergency cases.”

3. noun

a sudden and powerful movement, especially of a crowd or a wave

“The crowd’s surg towards the exit was chaotic and disorganized.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • gush
  • outpouring

Antonyms

  • drip
  • trickle