Tinhorn - a podcast by Word of the Day

Tinhorn is a noun that refers to someone who pretends to have money and influence.

In the 19th century tin horns or cans were often used to shake dice. In time, our word of the day came to refer to people in the world of gambling who exaggerated their wealth and importance.

Brad was something a tinhorn. He claimed to own millions of dollars worth of property, but in reality, he owed millions of dollars.

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