blow-hard

[ bloh-hahrd ]

nounSlang.

an exceptionally boastful and talkative person.

Origin of blow-hard

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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How to use blow-hard in a sentence

I love that we took this guy who was trying to be a blowhard but got into his head and showed the other side.
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But even today, 35 years after his death, Wayne the reactionary blowhard remains a familiar figure.
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That makes her more likable than many blowhard hosts but also allows the program to drift when a guest is dull.
Katie Couric’s Daytime TV Debut Makes Her America’s New Girlfriend | Howard Kurtz | September 11, 2012 | THE 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.
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But that is Donald Trump: exceptional reality TV star, frustrating blowhard, and possible candidate for the American presidency.
How Celebrity Apprentice Prepares Trump for the Presidency | Andy Dehnart | April 23, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

I'll keep him agin fifty-'leven o' that old snortin' rebel and Copperhead Blowhard Billings.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy
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
Look at de bloke a-jollying Jinnie, an' de Blowhard a-starvin'.
Tom Grogan | F. Hopkinson Smith
"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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