bluster

verb
UK: /ˈblʌstər/
US: /ˈblʌstər/

  1. To talk loudly and boastfully with little effect; to speak in a bullying way.

    1. He likes to bluster when he is angry with someone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician continued to bluster about his great achievements during his speech. [ ] [ ]

  2. To blow strongly and loudly.

    1. The wind began to bluster around the house all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. A storm will bluster through the area with gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rant storm threaten rave gust swagger boast
bluster noun

  1. Loud, aggressive talk with little action or effect.

    1. His bluster didn't scare anyone at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. All that bluster was just to hide his own uncertainty about the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Loud and forceful speech, usually when someone is trying to impress others.

    1. The company dismissed her concerns with corporate bluster. [ ] [ ]
    2. I won't be influenced by their bluster and empty promises during negotiations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bluster" in English means: To talk loudly and boastfully with little effect; to speak in a bullying way., To blow strongly and loudly..

The phonetic transcription of "bluster" is /ˈblʌstər/ in British English and /ˈblʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bluster": rant, storm, threaten, rave, gust, swagger, boast.

Example usage of "bluster": "He likes to bluster when he is angry with someone.". More examples on the page.