bluster (n)
bravado (n)

Definition: a swaggering show of courage

rodomontade (n)
rhodomontade (n)
braggadocio (n)
bluster (n)

Definition: vain and empty boasting

swash (v)
swagger (v)
bluster (v)

Definition: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

bluster (n)

Definition: noisy confusion and turbulence
Example: he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations.

bluster (v)

Definition: blow hard
Example: A southeaster blustered onshore. The flames blustered.

bluster (n)

Definition: a violent gusty wind

blow (v)
bluster (v)
boast (v)
brag (v)
gas (v)
gasconade (v)
shoot a line (v)
swash (v)
tout (v)
vaunt (v)

Definition: show off