Gushers

/ˈɡʌʃərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gusher; multiple oil wells with high production, or several people who gush excessively.

Etymology

From gusher with regular English plural '-s', maintaining both the petroleum and personality meanings of the singular form.

Kelly Says

The Texas oil gushers of the early 20th century made the word internationally famous, but 'gushers' also became slang for fruit candies that literally burst with juice when you bite them—showing how one word's meaning can split into completely separate tracks.

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