Sentimentality
131mush — I. noun Etymology: probably alteration of mash Date: 1671 1. a thick porridge made with cornmeal boiled in water or milk 2. something soft and spongy or shapeless 3. a. weak sentimentality ; drivel b. mawkish amorousness II …
132tough — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English tōh; akin to Old High German zāhi tough Date: before 12th century 1. a. strong or firm in texture but flexible and not brittle b. not easily chewed < tough meat > 2. glutinous, sticky 3 …
