Meaning & use
Gusty
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Characterized by strong, sudden rushes of wind.
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The forecast warned of gusty conditions along the coast tonight.
A gusty breeze scattered the papers across the park.
A note on using this word
"Gusty" describes wind that arrives in irregular bursts, unlike "steady" or "constant" wind.
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