Blowhard

Pronunciation: /bloʊˌhɑːrd/

Definitions of blowhard

noun a person who boasts or brags in an annoying or arrogant manner

Example Sentences

A1 He is a blowhard who always talks loudly but never says anything important.

A2 The blowhard at the party wouldn't stop bragging about his new car.

B1 The politician was known for being a blowhard, constantly making empty promises.

B2 The CEO's reputation as a blowhard preceded him, making employees wary of his leadership.

C1 Despite his blowhard persona, he was able to win over the audience with his charismatic speeches.

C2 The blowhard pundit on the news show was quickly debunked by the expert panel.

Examples of blowhard in a Sentence

formal The blowhard politician continued to make empty promises during his campaign speeches.

informal Don't listen to that blowhard, he's always exaggerating his accomplishments.

slang That blowhard is all talk and no action.

figurative His ego is so inflated, he's like a blowhard constantly spouting hot air.

Grammatical Forms of blowhard

• past tense: blew
• plural: blowhards
• comparative: more blowhard
• superlative: most blowhard
• present tense: blowhard
• future tense: will blowhard
• perfect tense: have blowhard
• continuous tense: is blowharding
• singular: blowhard
• positive degree: blowhard
• infinitive: to blowhard
• gerund: blowharding
• participle: blowharded

Origin and Evolution of blowhard

First Known Use: 1840 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blowhard' originated from the combination of 'blow' meaning to boast or brag loudly, and 'hard' emphasizing the forcefulness of the boasting.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who talks loudly and boastfully, the term 'blowhard' has evolved to encompass individuals who are seen as pompous, self-important, and lacking in substance.