Getöse — meaning in English

English meaning

• ado noun Unnecessary fuss, bother, or commotion over something.
• bluster noun Loud, blustering talk that is more show than substance; empty bravado.
• bravado noun A bold, showy display of courage that is often not entirely genuine.
• clangour noun A loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.
• crash noun A violent collision, especially involving a vehicle.

Senses

Getöse is used for these senses in English:

• bluster Pompous, officious talk.
• bravado A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
• clangour (British, Canadian) A loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din.
• crash A sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.

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.

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