as in cock
someone who boasts
one of history's most celebrated gascons was the Baron Münchhausen of Germany
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Noun
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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024 -
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
Noun
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Still, Kimmel never came off as a braggart.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Even aside from Trump’s own enthusiastic personal immorality and impiety, his political style — the pugnacious smear artist and demagogic braggart — was the antithesis of what evangelicals had sought before.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the handwash sink wasn’t working, the inspector still noted a lack of paper towels or mechanical blower for drying hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Leaf Blowers Leaf blowers come in backpack or handheld models, and can be powered by gas, electricity, or batteries.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Gascon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gascon. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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