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tinhorn

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪnhɔːn/
Definition of tinhorn

noun

North American informal
  • a person who pretends to have money, influence, or ability: the camaraderie among tinhorns and crooks [as modifier]:tinhorn sharpers

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Definition of tinhorn in the US English dictionary
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