bluster

noun

  1. 1

    a swaggering show of courage

  2. 2

    vain and empty boasting

  3. 3

    a violent gusty wind

  4. 4

    noisy confusion and turbulence

    he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations

verb

  1. 1

    act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

  2. 2

    show off

  3. 3

    blow hard; be gusty, as of wind

    A southeaster blustered onshore

    The flames blustered

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