balatron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A buffoon; one who speaks a lot of nonsense and is characterized by self-indulgence.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

balatron balatrons

Etymology

From Latin balatrō (“jester, buffoon”). Cognate with Galician baladrón, Spanish baladrón, both meaning "braggart".

Derived words

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