Fanfarons

/ˈfænfərɑːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fanfaron; multiple people who engage in empty boasting or showy, bombastic behavior.

Etymology

From Spanish fanfarrón plus the English plural -s. This form allows English speakers to describe groups of braggarts using the Spanish-derived term.

Kelly Says

A room full of fanfarons—each trying to out-boast the other—would be absurdly funny, and the word sounds almost musical in its repetition, which is fitting for people making noise without substance.

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Gender History

Plural of fanfaron, masculine-coded braggart identity historically associated with male authority and public performance.

Inclusive Usage

Replace with 'boasters', 'braggarts', or describe specific behavior to avoid gendered characterization.

Inclusive Alternatives

["boasters","braggarts","show-offs","blusterers"]

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