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bombast

/bɒmbæst/ noun · British & US
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What does bombast mean?

noun

Excessive or pretentious language or behavior; bombastic language or style. A grandiose or inflated style of language or expression.

Example

"The politician's bombast fell flat with the audience, who saw through his empty promises."

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