tinhorn
noun
tin·horn
ˈtin-ˌhȯrn 
: one (such as a gambler) who pretends to have money, ability, or influence
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Harper frantically started looking for tinhorns — pipes or culverts used to divert water under roads — but there was no sign of Makayla.
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Liza Finley, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
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Liza Finley, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Tinhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinhorn. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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