gust
//ɡʌst//
Noun
gustSingular
gustsPlural
1
A sudden, brief rush of wind.
A strong gust of wind blew my hat off.
2
A sudden burst or outburst of emotion, sound, or activity.
A gust of laughter erupted from the audience.
Verb
1
To blow in gusts; (of wind) to increase suddenly in strength.
The wind gusted strongly throughout the night.