noun
blowhard
BLOH-hahd
Blowhard (noun) means someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements. Example: “Nobody wanted to sit near the blowhard bragging about his stock picks.”
noun
1
Someone who talks loudly and boastfully, often exaggerating their own importance or achievements.
"Nobody wanted to sit near the blowhard bragging about his stock picks."
"She dismissed him as just another blowhard with no real experience."
How to use blowhard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loudmouth who talks big but rarely backs it up.
Common mistake
Informal and mildly insulting — avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
a real blowhard
pompous blowhard
loud blowhard
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Word forms
- Plural
- blowhards
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Nobody wanted to sit near the _____ bragging about his stock picks.
Etymology
From "blow hard," in the sense of boasting or bragging loudly.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
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.
