Blow (verb): to expel air forcefully from the mouth.
Hard (adjective): unyielding, firm.
Meaning:
A boastful or pompous person who exaggerates their abilities or accomplishments.
Someone who talks a lot but accomplishes little.
Origin:
The term "blowhard" originated in the early 1800s, likely from the idea of someone blowing hard on a horn or trumpet to make a lot of noise but produce little substance.
Over time, the term came to be used figuratively to describe someone who boasts and exaggerates, but lacks any real merit or accomplishment.
