bluster

Noun
  1. Noisy confusion and turbulence (synset 113999629)
    "he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations"
    is a type of: confusion - disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
  2. A swaggering show of courage (synset 106902641)
    is a type of: fanfare, flash, ostentation - a gaudy outward display
    same as: bravado
  3. A violent gusty wind (synset 111485696)
    is a type of: blast, blow, gust - a strong current of air
  4. Vain and empty boasting (synset 107244749)
    is a type of: boast, boasting, jactitation, self-praise - speaking of yourself in superlatives
    same as: braggadocio, rhodomontade, rodomontade
Verb
  1. Blow hard;
    Be gusty, as of wind (synset 202776320)
    "A southeaster blustered onshore"; "The flames blustered"
    is a type of: blow - be blowing or storming
  2. Show off (synset 200884747)
    is a type of: amplify, exaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, magnify, overdraw, overstate - to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
    subtypes:
    same as: blow, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, swash, tout, vaunt
  3. Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner (synset 200012427)
    is a type of: act, behave, do - behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    same as: swagger, swash

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