Prahlhans

German (Berlin)

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) braggart, blowhard, showoff

Etymology

Compound from German prahlen (vaunt, boast, brag, flaunt) + German Hans.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Hans

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