Gŭsh'ing, p. a.

participial adjective
  1. Rushing forth with violence, as a fluid; flowing copiously; as, gushing waters. “Gushing blood.” Milton.
  2. Emitting copiously, as tears; hence, ready or easily made to shed tears; weakly and unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection; soft-hearted; sentimental. [Colloq.]