bluster | ||
1. | [ noun ] noisy confusion and turbulence | |
Examples: | "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations" |
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Related terms: | confusion | |
2. | [ verb ] show off | |
Synonyms: | boast brag vaunt shoot_a_line gas blow swash gasconade tout | |
Related terms: | overstate gloat puff bravado boast braggadocio brag loudmouth blowhard | |
3. | [ verb ] (meteorology) blow hard; be gusty, as of wind | |
Examples: | "A southeaster blustered onshore" "The flames blustered." |
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Related terms: | blow | |
4. | [ noun ] a swaggering show of courage | |
Synonyms: | bravado | |
Related terms: | ostentation boast | |
5. | [ verb ] act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | |
Synonyms: | swash swagger | |
Related terms: | act loudmouth | |
6. | [ noun ] (meteorology) a violent gusty wind | |
Related terms: | gust | |
7. | [ noun ] vain and empty boasting | |
Synonyms: | braggadocio rhodomontade rodomontade | |
Related terms: | boast boast | |
Similar spelling: |
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