gusty

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[ guhs-tee ]
/ ˈgʌs ti /

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.

Origin of gusty

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

OTHER WORDS FROM gusty

gust·i·ly, adverb gust·i·ness, noun

Words nearby gusty

gustavus iv, gustavus v, gustavus vi, gusto, guston, gusty, gut, gut check, gut course, gut it out, gut of canso

Definition for gustier (2 of 2)

gusty 2
[ 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

Words related to gustier

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

British Dictionary definitions for gustier

gusty
/ (ˈɡʌstɪ) /

adjective gustier or gustiest

blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weather a gusty wind
given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament

Derived forms of gusty

gustily, adverb gustiness, noun