ˈblʌs.tə ˈblʌs.tɚ ˈblʌs.tə ˈblʌs.tɚ bɹæɡ ˌbɹæ.ɡəˈdəʊ.t͡ʃəʊ ˌbɹæɡ.əˈdoʊ.ʃiˌoʊ bɹɑːˈvɑːdoʊ ɡaskəˈneɪd ˌɹɒ.də.mɒnˈtɑːd ˌɹɑ.də.mənˈteɪd swɒʃ taʊt act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner show off blow hard; be gusty, as of wind A southeaster blustered onshore The flames blustered a swaggering show of courage vain and empty boasting a violent gusty wind noisy confusion and turbulence he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations