gasconaders

noun

plural of gasconader
as in cocks
someone who boasts retired military commanders are often portrayed as garrulous gasconaders constantly reliving old triumphs

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  1. blowers
  2. brags
Noun
  • The group was launched with support from the Government Accountability Project, a nonprofit that advocates for whistle-blowers.
    — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This is still relatively quiet, though higher-end Ryobi blowers are much quieter.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of blowers
Noun
  • 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
  • The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Definition of brags
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“Gasconaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasconaders. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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