I. ˈgəstē, -ti adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: gust (III) + -y
1.
a. : blowing in gusts
a gusty wind
: marked by gusts
a characteristic of hurricane winds is their irregular gusty nature — American Guide Series: Louisiana
gusty weather
: giving forth gusts
a series of gusty explosions
: coming forth in a gust
a gusty sigh
gusty squalls of rage — Edith Sitwell
b. : marked by outbursts of empty bombastic talk
gusty oratory — C.G.Bowers
2. : marked by gusto : exhibiting an overabundance of healthy positive often unrefined vigor and enthusiasm
a gusty , warmhearted woman — Time
a lusty, gusty humor — New York Times
a gusty love of life — W.D.Edmonds
II. ˈgüs-, ˈgəs- adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: gust (I) + -y
chiefly Scotland : savory , appetizing