Characterized by strong winds or loud, aggressive talk; stormy and windy.
From 'bluster' plus the suffix '-y' (making it an adjective). The '-y' suffix transforms the verb/noun into a descriptive word, emerging in Middle English around the 1600s.
Weather forecasters love this word—a 'blustery day' means strong, gusty winds that make it feel colder than the thermometer actually shows, which is why it pairs so perfectly with descriptions of fall and winter storms.
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