"Blowhard" - Prahlhans, Angeber, Aufschneider. When I first heard this word I think I somewhat anticipated its meaning, as in to be a very boastful and talkative person, but thought that it was "blow hard", as in, metaphorically speaking, pumping oneself up in order to be bigger like cocks do for instance. Maybe that's where its roots are, I couldn't find more information. Anyway, it is a handy term to have in one’s repertoire since I am frequently amazed by people that are so very sure about their matters and like to show off. So, I am looking forward to the moment that will allow me to sprinkle in a casual: "Oh, don’t be such a blowhard."
Obviously it will depend upon who I am talking to. More likely, I will stand there, politely, ever so slightly nodding my head, smiling, being agreeable… I apparently have entered babbling territory, it's too late.
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