fanfaron
[fan-fuh-ron]
Origin of fanfaron
1615–25; < French < Spanish fanfarrón braggart, said to be of expressive orig.
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Related Words for fanfaron
egotist, blowhard, braggadocio, bouncer, crower, fanfaron, gascon, ruffler, skiteExamples from the Web for fanfaron
Historical Examples of fanfaron
He was known in Paris as an assassin, and in England, thanks to the bullet letter, as a "fanfaron" and brave braggart.
George Washington, Vol. IHenry Cabot Lodge
Peregrine, glowing with resentment, called him a fanfaron, and withdrew in expectation of being followed into the street.
The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, Volume ITobias Smollett