gasconader
/ˌɡaskəˈneɪdə
/noun literary
A person who boasts extravagantly.We suspect our friend the Chevalier to be somewhat of a gasconader....
- He was considered somewhat of a Spanish gasconader and a bully.
- In spite of contempt for the gasconader, his lordship was half angered by his impudence.
Origin
Early 18th century: from French gasconnade 'extravagant boasting' (see gasconade) + -er1.
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