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Bluster Definition & Meaning

bluster
noun
  1. noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations"
  2. a swaggering show of courage
  3. a violent gusty wind
  4. vain and empty boasting
verb
  1. blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered"
  2. show off
  3. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

"Bluster" in song lyrics

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  • "block bluster"
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Frequently asked questions

What does bluster mean?
noisy confusion and turbulence; "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations" a swaggering show of courage a violent gusty wind vain and empty boasting blow hard; be gusty, as of wind; "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered" show off act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
What part of speech is bluster?
Bluster is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bluster have?
Bluster has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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