Blowhard
noun
A person who talks boastfully or excessively about themselves.
He's such a blowhard; he won't stop talking about his achievements.
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Informal
self-proclaimed expert,loudmouth,braggart
noun
A showy or excessively puffed-up individual, particularly in speech or personality.
The politician was criticized as a blowhard for his exaggerated promises.
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Neutral
bragging rights,self-aggrandizement,grandstanding
noun
A person who talks boastfully or excessively about themselves.
He's such a blowhard; he won't stop talking about his achievements.
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Informal
self-proclaimed expert,loudmouth,braggart
noun
A showy or excessively puffed-up individual, particularly in speech or personality.
The politician was criticized as a blowhard for his exaggerated promises.
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Neutral
bragging rights,self-aggrandizement,grandstanding
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The word 'blowhard' suggests that the person is full of hot air, similar to a balloon. This can imply that their boasts are empty. For example, someone who constantly exaggerates their success may be a blowhard.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Watch the setting in which you use 'blowhard.' It’s often informal and could be seen as rude in more formal situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Use 'blowhard' to convey annoyance at someone who talks too much about their own importance or abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The word 'blowhard' suggests that the person is full of hot air, similar to a balloon. This can imply that their boasts are empty. For example, someone who constantly exaggerates their success may be a blowhard.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Watch the setting in which you use 'blowhard.' It’s often informal and could be seen as rude in more formal situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Use 'blowhard' to convey annoyance at someone who talks too much about their own importance or abilities.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
The word 'blowhard' suggests that the person is full of hot air, similar to a balloon. This can imply that their boasts are empty. For example, someone who constantly exaggerates their success may be a blowhard.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Watch the setting in which you use 'blowhard.' It’s often informal and could be seen as rude in more formal situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Use 'blowhard' to convey annoyance at someone who talks too much about their own importance or abilities.
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