gust
1[ guhst ]
/ gʌst /
noun
a sudden, strong blast of wind.
a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
an outburst of passionate feeling.
verb (used without object)
to blow or rush in gusts.
Nearby words
gusset, gussie, gussied up, gussy, gussy up, gust, gustaf adolf, gustation, gustative, gustatory, gustatory cell
Origin of gust
11580–90; < Old Norse gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust
Related forms
gust·less, adjectiveDefinition for gust (2 of 2)
gust
2[ guhst ]
/ gʌst /
noun
Archaic. flavor or taste.
Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.
verb (used with object)
Scot. to taste; savor.
Origin of gust
21400–50; late Middle English < Latin gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste
Related forms
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gust
/ (ɡʌst) /
noun
a sudden blast of wind
a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc
an outburst of emotion
verb (intr)
to blow in guststhe wind was gusting to more than 50 mph
Word Origin for gust
C16: from Old Norse gustr; related to gjōsa to gush; see geyser
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