Gusty
/ˈɡʌsti/
Definitions
Characterized by sudden, strong gusts of wind.
/ˈɡʌsti/
Characterized by sudden bursts of wind.
The gusty weather made it difficult to fly the kite.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at the beach, and the wind keeps blowing really strong, then stops, then blows strong again. That's a gusty day! Like when a kite keeps getting knocked around by the wind.
👶 For kids: When the wind blows in strong, quick bursts, it's gusty!
More Examples
We decided to postpone the picnic because of the gusty winds.
The leaves swirled in the air due to the gusty breeze.
How It's Used
"The forecast called for gusty winds and scattered showers."
"The sailors had to reef the sails because of the gusty conditions."
From "gust" + "-y". "Gust" originates from Old Norse "gustr" (a sudden rush of wind).
The term 'gusty' has been used to describe wind conditions since the 1800s. It became a more common descriptor in weather reports throughout the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a wind that comes in *gusts* – short, strong bursts.
Word Origin
"sudden rush of wind"