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bluster
ˈblʌstə
verb
przechwalać się
Also
huczeć
Definition
To talk in a loud, aggressive, or arrogant way with little effect; to blow in strong gusts (for wind).
Examples
He tried to bluster his way out of trouble, but it didn't work.
Próbował przechwalać się, żeby wyjść z kłopotów, ale to nie zadziałało.
The wind began to bluster outside the window.
Wiatr zaczął huczeć za oknem.
Collocations
bluster aboutbluster one's waywind blusters
noun
chełpliwość
Also
huk(m)
Definition
Loud, aggressive, or arrogant talk with little real effect.
Examples
Despite his bluster, he was actually quite nervous.
Mimo jego chełpliwości, był w rzeczywistości dość zdenerwowany.
The bluster of the storm kept them awake all night.
Huk burzy trzymał ich w nocy na jawie.
Collocations
empty blusterfull of blustera lot of bluster
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