Tinhorn

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Slang A petty braggart who pretends to be rich and important.
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  • adj. cheap, inferior; pretentious
  • n. A contemptible or pretentious person, especially one who gambles for low stakes
    • Word Usage
    "If the U.S., France and Britain can't topple a tinhorn despot like Gadhafi who is loathed by most of his own people, the damage to Western credibility will be severe and long-lasting."
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