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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.
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gust·i·ly, adverbgust·i·ness, nounWords nearby gusty
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gusty2
[ guhs-tee, goos-tee ]
/ ˈgʌs ti, ˈgʊs ti /
adjective, gust·i·er, gust·i·est.Chiefly Scot.
tasty; savory; appetizing.
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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 forms of gusty
gustily, adverbgustiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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