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gusty

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[ 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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Origin of gusty

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First recorded in 1590–1600; gust1 + -y1; def. 5 perhaps gust(o) + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM gusty

gust·i·ly, adverbgust·i·ness, noun

Words nearby gusty

Gustavus IV, Gustavus V, Gustavus VI, gusto, Guston, gusty, gut, gutbucket, gut check, gut course, Gutenberg

Definition for gusty (2 of 2)

gusty2
[ guhs-tee, goos-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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Words related to gusty

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

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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, noun
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