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Bluster

BLUH-stur

/ˈblʌstɜːr/

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bluster

Dictionary meaning

A swaggering show of courage.

Examples

  • They were awakened by the bluster of their preparations.
  • No one is impressed when you bluster around like you own the place.

Synonyms: bravado

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