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gusty

[guhs-tee]

gust·y

1[guhs-tee]
adjective, gust·i·er, gust·i·est.
1.
blowing or coming in gusts, as wind, rain, or storms.
2.
affected or marked by gusts of wind, rain, etc.: a gusty day.
3.
occurring or characterized by sudden bursts or outbursts, as sound or laughter.
4.
full of meaningless, pretentious talk: gusty speechmaking.
5.
vigorous; hearty; zestful: a gusty woman.

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

gust·i·ly, adverb
gust·i·ness, noun

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Gusty is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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gust·y

2[guhs-tee, goos-tee]
adjective, gust·i·er, gust·i·est. Chiefly Scot.
tasty; savory; appetizing.

Origin:
1715–25; gust2 + -y1
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gusty (ˈɡʌstɪ)
 
adj , gustier, gustiest
1.  blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weather: a gusty wind
2.  given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament
 
'gustily
 
adv
 
'gustiness
 
n

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