Definition of tinhorn
: one (such as a gambler) who pretends to have money, ability, or influence
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1885
First Known Use of tinhorn
1885
TINHORN Defined for English Language Learners
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\ˈtin-ˌhȯrn\
Definition of tinhorn for English Language Learners
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: a person who talks and acts like someone who is strong and powerful but who is really weak, unimportant, etc.
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