bluster

(blŭsˈtər)

1. To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
2. a. To speak in a loudly arrogant or bullying manner.
   b. To brag or make loud, empty threats.

1. A violent, gusty wind.
2. Turbulence or noisy confusion.
3. Loud, arrogant speech, often full of empty threats.

Related Forms:

• blusˈter·er noun

• blusˈter·y, blusˈter·ous adjective