blowhard

English

/ˈbləʊhɑːd/, /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • (Canada) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.

Etymology

Compound from English blow (bloom, blue, alteration of below, flower, fellate, blossom) + English hard.

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English

hard

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