Bluster

noun
'bləstər

Noun

  • noisy confusion and turbulence

    “he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations”

    Type of:Confusion

  • a swaggering show of courage

    Similar:Bravado
    Type of:FlashOstentationFanfare

  • vain and empty boasting

    Similar:BraggadocioRhodomontadeRodomontade
    Type of:BoastingSelf-praiseJactitation

  • a violent gusty wind

    Type of:BlastBlowGust

Verb

  • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind

    “A southeaster blustered onshore”

    “The flames blustered”

    Type of:Blow

  • show off

    Similar:BlowBoastBragGasGasconade
    Type of:HyperbolizeAmplifyOverdraw

  • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

    Similar:SwaggerSwash
    Type of:DoBehaveAct

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