spurt

noun

No English definition recorded for this entry.

Pronunciation: /spɜːt/ / /spɜɹt/

Etymology: Uncertain. May be derived from Etymology 1.

A moment, a short period of time.
A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.
“The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity.”
“I seem to remember talking wanderingly to myself during that last spurt.”
The act of spurting, or something spurted
“He thrust against her and deep inside, she felt his spurt of semen. Her clit jumped in response, and Lily tumbled into an orgasm that shook her clear to her toes.”

Etymology: Uncertain. May be derived from Etymology 1.

To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
“The bullion market spurted on Thursday.”
“The runners spurted to the last lap as if they had extracted new energy from the applauds of the audience.”