bluster

Meanings

• Verb

  To speak or shout loudly and at great length, typically on a subject that is unimportant or trivial.

  - "He blustered on about his golf game, despite everyone losing interest."
  - "The politician's opponent tried to goad him into blustering during the debate."

• Noun

  A violent gust of wind.

  - "The sailor braced himself against the bluster of the storm."
  - "The bluster knocked over the lantern, plunging the room into darkness."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈblʌs.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bombast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bluster
Booster , Coaster , Roaster

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Variants

List of all variants of bluster that leads to same result
bluster , blustered , blusterer , blusterers , blustering , blusteringly , blusters , blusterous , blustery

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Etymology

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From Middle English blustren, blustren, to blow, from blostre, a blast of wind.

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Trivia

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1. Bluster is an antonym for 'mumble'.

2. Bluster is also used to describe the sound made by a herd of elephants.

3. In meteorology, bluster refers to a period of unsettled weather characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bravado: Bluster is related to bravado, as both involve speaking loudly or acting confidently, often to mask insecurities or weaknesses.

2. Bluff: Bluster can also be related to bluffing, as both involve misrepresenting or exaggerating one's position or abilities.

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Culture

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Bluster has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various characters, particularly those who are pompous or grandiose. In 'Moby Dick,' Captain Ahab is described as blustering about his quest for the white whale.

How to Memorize "bluster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking loudly and at length, perhaps with exaggerated gestures and facial expressions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a stormy day and the sound of strong winds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'bluster' as 'Blow Loudly, Utterly, Showing Tremendous Energy'.

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