"tinhorn" meaning in All languages combined

See tinhorn on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: tinhorn [singular], tinhorns [plural]
Etymology: tin + horn Etymology templates: {{compound|tin|horn}} tin + horn Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A tinhorn is a person who pretends to have money, influence, or ability to do something.
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