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puuska.

gust, blast, scud, bluster (strong, abrupt rush of wind)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpuːskɑ/[ˈpuːs̠kɑ̝]

  1. gust, blast, scud, bluster (strong, abrupt rush of wind)

  2. fit (sudden outburst of emotion)

  3. flurry, stir, spasm (suddden acivity or outburst of energy)

    tarmonpuuska
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Finnic *puuska.

noun/ˈpuːskɑ/[ˈpuːs̠kɑ̝]

  1. (arms) crossed

    Siinä hän seisoi kädet puuskassa ja tuijotti.
    laittaa kädet puuskaan
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Finnic *puuska.

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