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Gushy

Definition:

(adjective) Excessively emotional or sentimental.

(adjective) Effusively enthusiastic or effusive in expressing affection or praise.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(adjective) Excessively emotional or sentimental.

Example sentence: The gushy movie made me cry uncontrollably.

Sense 2:

(adjective) Effusively enthusiastic or effusive in expressing affection or praise.

Example sentence: She gave a gushy speech thanking everyone for their support.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

(adjective) In colloquial conversation, gushy is often used to describe someone who is overly emotional or sentimental.

Example sentence: My friend's gushy reaction to her favorite band's performance was truly genuine.

Local Usage:

(adjective) In this specific region, gushy is commonly used to describe someone who is excessively affectionate.

Example sentence: The locals here are known to be gushy and show their love openly.