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tinhorn Definition and Meaning in English (tinhorn definition)

noun
Synonyms:pretendercharlatanphony
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Tinhorn definition: A person who pretends to have wealth, importance, or skill but is actually insignificant or worthless.

Definitions of Tinhorn

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A person who pretends to have wealth, importance, or skill but is actually insignificant or worthless.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was just a tinhorn trying to impress everyone with borrowed money.”

casual

“Don't listen to that tinhorn; he knows nothing about real business.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

genuine personauthentic individual

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pluraltinhorns

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Tinhorn definition: A person who pretends to have wealth, importance, or skill but is actually insignificant or worthless.
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