How Do You Spell BLUSTERING?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌstəɹɪŋ] (IPA)

"Blustering" is spelled as [ˈblʌstərɪŋ]. The first syllable "blust" is pronounced as [blʌst], which is similar to the word "bust". The second syllable "er" is pronounced as [ər], which is a schwa sound. The last syllable "ing" is pronounced as [ɪŋ], which represents the sound of "ing" as in "sing". The word "blustering" refers to loud, noisy, and aggressive behavior. With the phonetic transcription guide, it becomes easier to understand the spelling and pronunciation of this word.

BLUSTERING Meaning and Definition

1. Blustering is an adjective that describes someone or something that is loud, boastful, and full of aggressive bravado. It is often used to refer to individuals who engage in exaggerated or empty talk, with the intention of appearing more powerful or important than they actually are.

   In the context of behavior, blustering refers to a person, typically a man, who brags, boasts, or threatens in an attempt to intimidate others. They often use a combination of loud and bombastic speech, exaggerated claims, and aggressive gestures to assert dominance or superiority. However, their claims may lack substance or evidence, which can lead to them being perceived as empty and insincere.

   Blustering can also refer to the act of speaking or acting loudly or forcefully, often with a lack of consideration for others. It may involve using confrontational language or behavior to assert control or influence over a situation or conversation. In such cases, blustering can be seen as a show of dominance or an attempt to intimidate others into submission.

   Overall, blustering is characterized by its outward display of confidence and assertiveness, which often masks a lack of substance or genuine power. It is considered a negative trait, as it can create an atmosphere of hostility and distrust, undermining effective communication and problem-solving.

2. Noisy; boastful; windy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BLUSTERING

• blusting
• bilstering
• blistring
• bluttering
• cluestering
• blisering
• bistering
• blisterring
• clustring
• listering
• boistering
• blastering
• blusterring
• blustrin
• Bloestering
• bllastering

Etymology of BLUSTERING

The word "blustering" has its origin in the verb "bluster", which dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word "blustren", which means "to blow violently" or "to make a noise" in the sense of a gust of wind. This Middle English term is likely derived from the Old Norse word "blǫstr" meaning "a blowing", which is also related to the Swedish word "blåst" and the Danish word "blæst", both meaning "gust of wind". Over time, the verb "bluster" came to refer to not only the action of blowing violently but also metaphorically to loud, empty, and boastful or threatening speech or behavior. From this verb, the -ing form "blustering" emerged, functioning as an adjective to describe someone or something characterized by such loud and boastful behavior or speech.

Similar spelling words for BLUSTERING

• Flustering,
• bluster,
• bluestone,
• blistering,
• blue stem,
• blastomeric,
• blasting,
• bluestocking,
• blaustein,
• blusterous,
• blusterer,
• blistered,
• blister,
• blustery,
• blighter,
• blasting cap,
• blastemic,
• blistery,
• baluster,
• blaster.

Plural form of BLUSTERING is BLUSTERINGS

Conjugate verb Blustering

CONDITIONAL

I would bluster

we would bluster

you would bluster

he/she/it would bluster

they would bluster

FUTURE

I will bluster

we will bluster

you will bluster

he/she/it will bluster

they will bluster

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have blustered

we will have blustered

you will have blustered

he/she/it will have blustered

they will have blustered

PAST

I blustered

we blustered

you blustered

he/she/it blustered

they blustered

PAST PERFECT

I had blustered

we had blustered

you had blustered

he/she/it had blustered

they had blustered

PRESENT

I bluster

we bluster

you bluster

he/she/it blusters

they bluster

PRESENT PERFECT

I have blustered

we have blustered

you have blustered

he/she/it has blustered

they have blustered

I am blustering

we are blustering

you are blustering

he/she/it is blustering

they are blustering

I was blustering

we were blustering

you were blustering

he/she/it was blustering

they were blustering

I will be blustering

we will be blustering

you will be blustering

he/she/it will be blustering

they will be blustering

I have been blustering

we have been blustering

you have been blustering

he/she/it has been blustering

they have been blustering

I had been blustering

we had been blustering

you had been blustering

he/she/it had been blustering

they had been blustering

I will have been blustering

we will have been blustering

you will have been blustering

he/she/it will have been blustering

they will have been blustering

I would have blustered

we would have blustered

you would have blustered

he/she/it would have blustered

they would have blustered

I would be blustering

we would be blustering

you would be blustering

he/she/it would be blustering

they would be blustering

I would have been blustering

we would have been blustering

you would have been blustering

he/she/it would have been blustering

they would have been blustering