blowhard
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for blowhard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blowhard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "blow hard," in the sense of boasting or bragging loudly.
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What does “blowhard” mean?
The word “blowhard” means someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements. In plain terms, a loudmouth who talks big but rarely backs it up.
How do you pronounce “blowhard”?
“Blowhard” is pronounced BLOH-hahd (/ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blowhard” in a sentence?
Here is “blowhard” used in a sentence: “Nobody wanted to sit near the blowhard bragging about his stock picks.”
What part of speech is “blowhard”?
“Blowhard” is a noun.