blow-hard

[ bloh-hahrd ]

/ ˈbloʊˌhɑrd /

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noun Slang.

an exceptionally boastful and talkative person.

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Origin of blow-hard

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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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.
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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.
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I'll keep him agin fifty-'leven o' that old snortin' rebel and Copperhead Blowhard Billings.
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But Old Rock Jaw, in more of a blowhard mood even than usual, couldn't let well enough alone.
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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.
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Look at de bloke a-jollying Jinnie, an' de Blowhard a-starvin'.
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"You're welcome to your opinion, old Blowhard," responded Lemon.
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British Dictionary definitions for blow-hard

blowhard

/ (ˈbləʊˌhɑːd) informal /

noun

a boastful person

adjective

blustering or boastful

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