windy
UK: ˈwɪndi | US: ˈwɪndi
adj. characterized by or exposed to strong winds
adj. (of speech or writing) overly verbose or lacking substance
adj. (informal) nervous or uneasy
The word "windy" derives from the Old English "windig," formed by combining "wind" (from Proto-Germanic *windaz, meaning "air in motion") with the suffix "-y" (used to form adjectives indicating "full of" or "resembling"). Originally describing weather conditions, its figurative use for "long-winded" speech emerged in the 16th century, likening excessive talk to the unpredictability of blowing wind.
The coastal town is often windy during autumn.
His windy speech bored the audience with unnecessary details.
She felt windy before her job interview.
Avoid windy roads during stormy weather.
The politician’s windy promises lacked concrete plans.