blow-hard

[ bloh-hahrd ]

noun

, Slang.

1. an exceptionally boastful and talkative person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blow-hard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

It will blow hard from the west for three or four days mair, and then draw round to the north.

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On the fourth day a heavy rain set in, and in the evening it began to blow hard.

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This was a fortunate expedient; as it came on to blow hard, and we had something very like a little gale of wind.

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The wind began to blow hard, carrying drops of rain that stung, and the air was nipping cold.

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Cut a piece from between joints, place one end in your mouth and blow hard.

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