blusterer

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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

Kirk was a soldier of fortune, and a loose 149 liver, and a great blusterer, who would sometimes threaten to decimate his own regiment, but is said to have forgotten the menace the next day.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 by Disraeli, Isaac