Gusty
[guhs-tee] /ˈgʌs ti/
adjective, gustier, gustiest.
1.
blowing or coming in , as wind, rain, or storms.
2.
affected or marked by 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.
[guhs-tee, goo s-tee] /ˈgʌs ti, ˈgʊs ti/
adjective, gustier, gustiest. Chiefly Scot.
1.
tasty; savory; appetizing.
/ˈɡʌstɪ/
adjective 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
adj.
c.1600, from gust + -y (2). Related: Gustily; gustiness.
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