Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tinhorn
noun
/ˈtɪn.hɔrn/
Definition
A person who pretends to have money or influence but actually has very little.
Examples
- The tinhorn boasted about his luxury car, but it turned out to be rented.
- Everyone could see through the tinhorn’s facade, as he had no real connections.
Meaning
Tinhorn typically refers to someone who tries to show off wealth or status without any real substance to back it up.
Synonyms
- Fraud
- Charlatan
- Pretender
- Poseur
