fanfaronade

/ˌfænfɛrəˈneɪd/
noun
  1. Loud, boastful talk or behavior; arrogant swaggering.
    • She saw through his fanfaronade and knew he was just trying to impress the crowd.
    • The politician's fanfaronade annoyed voters who wanted honest answers.
    • His speech was full of fanfaronade, but he had little to show for his claims.
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