fanfaron

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Hungarian hussar is no fanfaron like the French chasseur, but he is conscious of his own powers, like a Grenadier of the Old Imperial Guard.

From International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 by Various

He then brought an action for defamation of character, but was non-suited, as it was proved that he had been the fanfaron of his own vices. 

From Cock Lane and Common-Sense by Lang, Andrew

He was known in Paris as an assassin, and in England, thanks to the bullet letter, as a "fanfaron" and brave braggart.

From George Washington, Volume I by Lodge, Henry Cabot

Ilga Barron, The great fanfaron, Went into the closet one day; But she was so stout She couldn’t get out, And there she had to sta-ay!

From Polly of Lady Gay Cottage by Dowd, Emma C.

Peregrine, glowing with resentment, called him a fanfaron, and withdrew in expectation of being followed into the street.

From The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Smollett, T. (Tobias)