fanfaron

[ fan-fuh-ron ]

noun

1. a braggart.
2. a fanfare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fanfaron¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from French, from Spanish fanfarrón “braggart,” said to be of expressive origin

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg