Blasty

/ˈblæs.ti/ adjective

Definition

Windy, blustery, or characterized by strong gusts of wind; inclined to blast or blow forcefully.

Etymology

From 'blast' (strong wind) + '-y' (having the quality of). Used in Scottish and Northern English dialect to describe windy weather conditions.

Kelly Says

Scottish weather forecasters still use 'blasty' to describe those brutal North Sea winds—it's a word that captures the sound and feel of wind better than 'windy' ever could.

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