spurt
     n : the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) [syn: {jet},
          {squirt}, {spirt}]
     v 1: gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; "water gushed forth"
          [syn: {spirt}, {gush}, {spout}]
     2: move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy [syn:
        {forge}, {spirt}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0