English dictionary
bluster
nounPronunciation
ˈblʌs.tə
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a swaggering show of courage
noun
- vain and empty boasting
noun
- a violent gusty wind
noun
- noisy confusion and turbulence
verb
- act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
verb
- show off
verb
- blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
Example sentences
he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations
A southeaster blustered onshore
The flames blustered