tinhorn
Speech parts
1. tinhorn - Noun
2. tinhorn - Adjective
Meaning
tinhorn (comparative more tinhorn, superlative most tinhorn)
(US) Cheap, inferior; pretentious.
tinhorn (plural tinhorns)
(US) A contemptible or pretentious person, especially one who gambles for low stakes.
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Examples
Were there peace and justice in the Middle East, the Arabs would no more need their tinhorn dictators than they would their corpulent princes.
The evening began with a champagne reception supplied by Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and gourmet hors d’oeuvres from its restaurant, Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek.