Gepolter — meaning in English

English meaning

• bluster noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
• clatter verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp banging or rattling sounds.

Senses

Gepolter is used for these senses in English:

• bluster Fitful noise and violence.
• clatter A rattling noise; a repetition of abrupt, sharp sounds.

bluster — full definition

1. noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
2. noun A sudden strong gust or blast, especially of wind.
3. verb To talk loudly and aggressively, often to intimidate or to cover up weakness.
4. verb Of wind: to blow in strong, noisy gusts.

clatter — full definition

1. verb To make a rapid series of short, sharp banging or rattling sounds.
2. noun A loud rattling noise made by hard objects knocking together.

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