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gusty

1
[ guhs-tee ]
/ ˈgʌs ti /
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adjective, gust·i·er, gust·i·est.

blowing or coming in gusts, as wind, rain, or storms.
affected or marked by gusts of wind, rain, etc.: a gusty day.
occurring or characterized by sudden bursts or outbursts, as sound or laughter.
full of meaningless, pretentious talk: gusty speechmaking.
vigorous; hearty; zestful: a gusty woman.

RELATED WORDS

blustery, stormy, breezy, airy, hearty, robust, tempestuous, blowy, squally

Nearby words

  1. gustavus v,
  2. gustavus vi,
  3. gusto,
  4. guston,
  5. guston, philip,
  6. gut,
  7. gut check,
  8. gut course,
  9. gut it out,
  10. gut of canso

Origin of gusty

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1590–1600; gust1 + -y1; def. 5 perhaps gust(o) + -y1
Related formsgust·i·ly, adverbgust·i·ness, noun

Definition for gusty (2 of 2)

gusty

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[ guhs-tee, goo s-tee ]
/ ˈgʌs ti, ˈgʊs ti /

adjective, gust·i·er, gust·i·est. Chiefly Scot.

tasty; savory; appetizing.

Origin of gusty

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First recorded in 1715–25; gust2 + -y1
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British Dictionary definitions for gusty

gusty

/ (ˈɡʌstɪ) /

adjective gustier or gustiest

blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weathera gusty wind
given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament
Derived Formsgustily, adverbgustiness, noun
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Word Origin and History for gusty

gusty

adj.

c.1600, from gust + -y (2). Related: Gustily; gustiness.

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