blustering
verb
- 1
To speak or protest loudly.
“When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek.”
- 2
To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.
- 3
To blow in strong or sudden gusts.
noun
- 1
A noisy blowing, as of a blast of wind.
- 2
Swaggering; braggartry; noisy pretension.
adjective
- 1
Engaged in or involving the process of blustering, speaking or protesting loudly.
- 2
Pompous or arrogant in one's speech or bearing.
- 3
Very windy; (of wind) blowing very strongly, blustery.
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