SINCE 1828
tinhorn
noun
tin·horn
| \ ˈtin-ˌhȯrn
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Definition of tinhorn
: one (such as a gambler) who pretends to have money, ability, or influence
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tinhorn
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tinhorn
US, informal + disapproving
: a person who talks and acts like someone who is strong and powerful but who is really weak, unimportant, etc.
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