Bluster has several related meanings depending on how it is used: As a verb:
- To talk or act with noisy, swaggering threats or loud, aggressive speech, often without much effect. For example, someone who brags and blusters but rarely follows through on what they say.
- To blow loudly and violently, like strong wind gusts.
- To speak in a loud, angry, or offended way, typically with little impact.
As a noun:
- Loud, boastful, or threatening speech or talk that may be empty or exaggerated.
- A violent, noisy gust of wind.
- A noisy commotion or violent blowing.
In summary, bluster can describe loud, boastful, or threatening talk or behavior, or it can refer to strong, noisy wind gusts.
