Definition of 'bluster'

Noun

1. noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations"
2. a swaggering show of courage
      Synonyms: bravado
3. a violent gusty wind
4. vain and empty boasting
      Synonyms: braggadocio rodomontade rhodomontade

Verb

1. blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered"
2. show off
      Synonyms: boast tout swash shoot a line brag gas blow vaunt gasconade
3. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
      Synonyms: swagger swash

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