Meaning Of The Word Tinhorn

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tinhorn in American English
pretending to have money, influence, ability, etc., though actually lacking in these; cheap and showy
adjective: cheap and insignificant; small-time
noun: someone, esp. a gambler, who pretends to be important but actually has little money, influence, or skill

tinhorn in British English
adjective: cheap and showy
noun: a cheap pretentious person, esp a gambler with extravagant claims

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