tinhorns
/ˈtɪnˌhɔrnz/
noun
- Plural of tinhorn; multiple people who pretend to be wealthy, important, or skillful but are actually cheap, dishonest, or incompetent.
- A group of tinhorns gathered at the bar, boasting about fake business deals.
- The old western town was known for its tinhorns and swindlers.
- The casino was full of tinhorns trying to look like high rollers.