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fanfaronade

noun

ˌfan-ˌfer-ə-ˈnād

Definition of fanfaronade

as in hot air

boastful speech or writing all his talk of how he would easily win the boxing match turned out to be so much fanfaronade

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High-sided roasting pans can block the circulation of hot air around the turkey, resulting in less-even browning.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
These vents pull in cool air from the front section and push hot air out of the rear section, which is quiet and efficient.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hot air

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But hostile rhetoric on both sides underscored the difficulty of any diplomatic efforts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
With their rhetoric, the companies appear to be seeking public favor and to set the terms for their own safety protocols in the unregulated market, experts, analysts and former government evaluators told the Associated Press.

— Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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There’s talk amongst the crowd about the album, but nothing as loud or abrasive as the chatter happening online about everything from her album cover to her single choices to her strong, vocal opinions about her album cover and single choices.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026
And for all the chatter, Jenna and Val’s first routine kind of falls flat anyway.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of chatter

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One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Harvind Singh, the CEO of a consulting engineering firm in Chicago, didn't start keeping a brag log until mid-career.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of brag

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