I. ˈbləs-tər verb
( blus·tered ; blus·ter·ing -t(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: Middle English blustren, probably from Middle Low German blüsteren
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1. : to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
2.
a. : to blow in stormy noisy gusts
b. : to be windy and boisterous
transitive verb
1. : to utter with noisy self-assertiveness
2. : to drive or force by blustering
• blus·ter·er -tər-ər noun
• blus·ter·ing·ly -t(ə-)riŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1583
1. : a violent boisterous blowing
2. : violent commotion
3. : loudly boastful or threatening speech
• blus·ter·ous -t(ə-)rəs adjective
• blus·tery -t(ə-)rē adjective