bluster — to speak or act in an aggressive, threatening, or boastful way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak or act in an aggressive, threatening, or boastful way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblʌstər/
Korean meaning: 허풍떨며 큰소리치다, 위협적으로 말하다
Korean pronunciation: **블**러스터
Example Sentences
- The politician's angry speech was mostly bluster - he had no real plan to back up his promises
- My little brother blusters about being tough, but he still sleeps with his teddy bear
- The storm blustered outside while we sat cozy by the fireplace
bluster
VERB//ˈblʌstər//
to speak or act in an aggressive, threatening, or boastful way

a red-faced executive slams his fist on the conference table while pointing aggressively at other meeting participants. His mouth is wide open as he shouts with an intimidating posture and puffed-out chest. The force of his aggressive behavior causes papers to scatter and coffee cups to rattle on the table. His threatening gestures and boastful stance create tension throughout the room. Other business people around the table lean back in their chairs with worried expressions and defensive body language. Some cover their ears while others look uncomfortable and intimidated by his loud outburst. someone speaking and acting in an aggressive, threatening, and boastful way
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Origin
From 16th century German, originating as an onomatopoeia (sound-imitating word) that mimicked the noise of violent winds. The word evolved to describe people who make loud, threatening noises like a storm but with little substance behind it.
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“The politician's angry speech was mostly bluster - he had no real plan to back up his promises”
“My little brother blusters about being tough, but he still sleeps with his teddy bear”
“The storm blustered outside while we sat cozy by the fireplace”
“Don't be fooled by his bluster - he's actually quite shy once you get to know him”
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