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Meaning of bluster in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbləstər/

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  1. 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. 2. show off
  3. 3. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
  4. Noun

    bluster

    Definitions

    1. noisy confusion and turbulence

    Examples

    • « he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations »
  5. 2. a swaggering show of courage
  6. 3. a violent gusty wind
  7. 4. vain and empty boasting

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