gusty 1
— gustily , adv. — gustiness , n.
/gus"tee/ , adj., gustier, gustiest .
1. blowing or coming in gusts, as wind, rain, or storms.
2. affected or marked by gusts of wind, rain, etc.: a gusty day.
3. occurring or characterized by sudden bursts or outbursts, as sound or laughter.
4. full of meaningless, pretentious talk: gusty speechmaking.
5. vigorous; hearty; zestful: a gusty woman.
[ 1590-1600; GUST 1 + -Y 1 ; def. 5 perh. GUST(O) + -Y 1 ]
gusty 2
/gus"tee, goos"tee/ , adj., gustier, gustiest . Chiefly Scot.
tasty; savory; appetizing.
[ 1715-25; GUST 2 + -Y 1 ]