bluster

Definitions


[ˈblʌstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
(e.g: you threaten and bluster, but won't carry it through)

- (of a storm, wind, or rain) blow or beat fiercely and noisily
(e.g: a winter gale blustered against the sides of the house)


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Origin:
late Middle English: ultimately imitative


[ˈblʌstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
(e.g: their threats contained a measure of bluster)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: ultimately imitative




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