blow-hard

[ bloh-hahrd ]

/ ˈbloʊˌhɑrd /

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noun Slang.

an exceptionally boastful and talkative person.

RELATED WORDS

boaster, windbag, gascon

Nearby words

Origin of blow-hard

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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Examples from the Web for blowhard

I love that we took this guy who was trying to be a blowhard but got into his head and showed the other side.
From ‘Breaking Bad’ to Benjamin Franklin: Dean Norris on Life After Hank Schrader|Marlow Stern|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the other hand, Lawson did find high-ranking military sources who knew the man, though they tended to regard him as a blowhard.
‘Octopus’ Review: Sam Israel, the Ponzi Schemer Who Got Duped|Michael Maiello|June 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Old Rock Jaw, in more of a blowhard mood even than usual, couldn't let well enough alone.
The Kenzie Report|Mark Clifton
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.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery|Burt L. Standish

"You're welcome to your opinion, old Blowhard," responded Lemon.
Sword and Pen|John Algernon Owens

British Dictionary definitions for blowhard

blowhard

/ (ˈbləʊˌhɑːd) informal /

noun

a boastful person

adjective

blustering or boastful

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Word Origin and History for blowhard

blowhard

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.