blusterer

Example Sentences

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Johnson, a serial blusterer who relishes the role of entertaining after-dinner speaker, won the heart of his party and the country with such lines.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2022

He is "stupid" or a "blusterer," rather than dangerous.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2021

Ryan: Another loud-mouthed blusterer who thought it was all about HIM--and who repeatedly failed to deliver...

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2014

To give him credit, he is a magnificent blusterer.

From Forbes • Dec. 16, 2014

They had—one or two of them, at least—some misgivings about this appointment; for the major was inclined to be a blusterer, and the courage of these men was eminently silent.

From Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States by Darley, F.O.C.