Definition of bluster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
empty talkloud, boastful talk without real substance
- His speech was full of bluster but lacked real solutions.
2.
weatherRare strong, gusty windRare
- The bluster outside made it hard to walk.
Verb
1.
speechspeak loudly or boastfully without authority
- He tends to bluster when he's nervous.
2.
wind blowingblow in strong gusts
- The wind began to bluster around the corners of the house..
3.
behavioract in a threatening or bullying manner
- The manager blustered to intimidate the staff.
Expressions with bluster
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speak loudly to hide insecurity
He tried to bluster it out during the meeting.
Origin of bluster
Middle Low German, blüstren (to blow violently)
Terms with bluster included in their meaning
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behavior
empty, self-assertive boasting or bluster
empty rant
rant or bluster without substance
Examples of bluster in a sentence
Amidst the bluster, there was little actual progress. The bluster was relentless, shaking the windows. We had to cancel the picnic due to the bluster. She would often bluster about her achievements without reason. The politician continued to bluster despite the lack of support. The storm continued to bluster through the night.
Winds blustered, making it hard to walk. He blustered about firing everyone. She blustered to scare the children.
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- French:fanfaronnade, fanfaronner, ...
- German:Getöse, poltern, ...
- Italian:vanteria, vantarsi, ...
- Spanish:fanfarronería, fanfarronear, ...
- Portuguese:bravata, falar em tom fanfarrão, ...
- Chinese:夸夸其谈, 吹嘘, ...
- Japanese:虚勢, 威張る, ...
- Arabic:كلام فارغ, تَبَجَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְרַבְרְבוּת, לְהִתְרַבְרֵב, ...
- Russian:хвастовство, хвастаться, ...
- Ukrainian:хвастощі, говорити голосно, ...
- Hindi:डींग, डींग हाँकना, ...
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