Word of the day: Spurt

Spurt:  jato, jorro, esguicho curto e violent,  esforço vigoroso , jorrar, sair em jato,  fazer esguichar, despender grande esforço

Synonyms: burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker, flurry, flutter, outburst, to expel in a stream or jet, to gush forth, pout, squirt

“No doubt she experienced a growth spurt, a natural occurrence that happens in...”(www.latimes.com / December 2, 2011)

“Then, "What?" again, even louder, accompanied by spurts of astonished laughter.” (www.latimes.com / Sep  22, 2011)