Blowhard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blowhard is a noun meaning (Canada, US, derogatory) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.
Meaning
(Canada, US, derogatory) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.
Example Sentences
Oh, this bellowing, blatant, bellicose, belligerent, bombastic blowhard […]
[T]he loud-mouthed blowhard seemed just the man to flinch when real danger confronted him; […]
David Davis, Liam Fox, Boris Johnson and the other Brexit blowhards know they have no chance of achieving their stated aims, such as a £350m weekly NHS payback.
In my profession, I have seen more than my share of blowhards who use volume to intimidate the weak, fool the feeble-minded, or control the insecure or lazy who would just as soon have someone do their thinking for them anyway.
Word Forms
- blowhards
- blow-hard
Synonyms for blowhard
Depending on context, synonyms include bloviator, blusterer, boaster, braggart, loudmouth, windbag.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boaster, braggart, vaunter, blow-hard, blower, blusterer.
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