Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cacafuego

noun

ˌkɑː.kəˈfjuː.ɡoʊ

Definition

A term used to describe a braggart or someone who shows off or boasts excessively, often in a flamboyant or pompous manner.

Examples

The author described the politician as a cacafuego, always eager to showcase his supposed accomplishments.
She rolled her eyes at his cacafuego antics during the meeting.
It’s tiring to listen to a cacafuego bragging about his wealth.

Meaning

Cacafuego literally translates to ‘fire-caker’ in Spanish, but it metaphorically refers to a person who talks boastfully about their own abilities or achievements, often with little justification or substance behind their claims.