tinhorn

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English [edit]

Adjective [edit]

tinhorn (comparative more tinhorn, superlative most tinhorn)

  1. (US) cheap, inferior; pretentious

Noun [edit]

tinhorn (plural tinhorns)

  1. (US) A contemptible or pretentious person, especially one who gambles for low stakes