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trumpeter

[truhm-pi-ter] / ˈtrʌm pɪ tər /
NOUN
bighead
Synonyms
STRONG
blowhard braggart bragger egomaniac egotist know-it-all show-off
NOUN
bigmouth
Synonyms
WEAK
bag of wind big talker blowhard blusterer boaster brag braggart bragger bull artist bull-thrower gasbag gossiper grandstander know-it-all show-off swelled head windbag
NOUN
braggart
Synonyms
STRONG
blatherskite blowhard blusterer boaster brag braggadocio bragger egotist exhibitionist gasbag grandstander hotshot know-it-all peacock ranter raver show off swaggerer swashbuckler windbag
WEAK
bag of wind big talker big-timer bigmouth gascon strutter swelled head
NOUN
vaunter
Synonyms
STRONG
blowhard blusterer boaster brag braggadocio bragger egotist exhibitionist gasbag grandstander hotshot know-it-all peacock ranter raver show-off swaggerer swashbuckler windbag
WEAK
bag of wind big talker big-timer bigmouth gascon strutter swelled head

Example Sentences

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Shortly after trumpeter Ethan Marks took to the sidewalk, one of the American Hotel’s current residents leaned out his window and began vocally and jovially mimicking the fragmented and angular notes coming from the instrument.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The highlight is a beautifully burnished solo by trumpeter Harold “Shorty” Baker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The one Mingus brought to Monterey included pianist Jaki Byard and drummer Dannie Richmond from that previous sextet, along with alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, tenor saxophonist John Handy and trumpeter Lonnie Hillyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Recorded after trumpeter Baker invited Dame Vera to join his band in 1933, the first record is one of just 100 copies pressed.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Without interrupting his song, the trumpeter kicks the paper cups away from his feet.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi