Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-hard
noun
/ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/
Definition
A person who boasts or brags excessively.
Examples
- Despite being a talented singer, he didn’t want to be seen as a blow-hard, so he downplayed his accomplishments.
- Everyone around the table rolled their eyes as the blow-hard continued to brag about his supposed business successes.
- She felt uncomfortable at the party, surrounded by a group of blow-hards who only talked about themselves.
Meaning
The term ‘blow-hard’ describes someone who talks a lot about their own achievements in an exaggerated way, often trying to impress others.
Synonyms
- braggart
- boaster
- show-off
- swaggerer
- windbag
