Synonyms for blowhard
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bloh-hahrd |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbloʊˌhɑrd |
Définition of blowhard
Origin :- also blow-hard, 1840, a sailor's word (from 1790 as a nickname for a sailor), perhaps not originally primarily meaning "braggart;" from blow (v.1) + hard (adv.). An adjective sense of "boastful" appeared c.1855, and may be a separate formation leading to a modified noun use.
- noun braggart
- "You're welcome to your opinion, old Blowhard," responded Lemon.
- Extract from : « Sword and Pen » by John Algernon Owens
- Not that I believe in the braggart and blowhard, but a chap must have nerve to put himself ahead if he wants to keep in the game.
- Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
- But Old Rock Jaw, in more of a blowhard mood even than usual, couldn't let well enough alone.
- Extract from : « The Kenzie Report » by Mark Clifton
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