blowhard

noun
UK: /ˈbləʊ.hɑːd/
US: /ˈbloʊ.hɑːrd/

  1. A person who talks boastfully.

    1. He is such a blowhard. [ ] [ ]
    2. That blowhard is always bragging about his so-called achievements. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who exaggerates their own importance or skills.

    1. Don't listen to him, he's a blowhard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new manager turned out to be a complete blowhard, all talk and no action. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

braggart show-off windbag

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blowhard" in English means: A person who talks boastfully., Someone who exaggerates their own importance or skills..

The phonetic transcription of "blowhard" is /ˈbləʊ.hɑːd/ in British English and /ˈbloʊ.hɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blowhard": braggart, show-off, windbag.

Example usage of "blowhard": "He is such a blowhard.". More examples on the page.