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Meaning of bluster in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbləstər/
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Verb
bluster
Etymology
late Middle English: ultimately imitative
Definitions
1.
blow hard
Examples
« be gusty, as of wind »
« A southeaster blustered onshore »
« The flames blustered »
2.
show off
3.
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
Noun
bluster
Definitions
1.
noisy confusion and turbulence
Examples
« he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations »
2.
a swaggering show of courage
3.
a violent gusty wind
4.
vain and empty boasting