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gusty.

Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɡʌs.ti/UK
  1. Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.

  2. Characterized by or occurring in instances of sudden strong expression.

    figuratively
  3. Bombastic, verbose.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English gust Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English gusty From gust + -y.

adj/ˈɡʌs.ti/UK
  1. With gusto.

Where this word comes from

From Latin gustus (“tasting”).

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