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
  • Nearly a century later in 1978, in the wake of the Watergate scandal, a second Civil Service Reform Act was passed providing further protections, including for whistle blowers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • Features like variable-speed blowers help regulate airflow more precisely, reducing energy waste and maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of blowers
Noun
  • 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
  • Like any good barbecue IRL, the chat is mostly meat pics, cooking tips (with a dose of half-brags) and occasional smack talk.
    — Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Definition of brags
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