Weird words
on March 19, 2007
in weird words
If you say that someone is blustering, you mean that they are speaking aggressively or proudly but without authority, often because they are angry or offended.
Bluster as a noun is a loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.
‘That’s lunacy’ he blustred.
She was still blustering, but there was panic in her eyes.
You threaten and bluster, but won’t carry it through.
Their speeches contained a measure of bluster.
