blowing smoke
phrase
1
as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
He's been blowing smoke about his accomplishments all afternoon.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in chatting
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
She has a habit of blowing smoke when she gets nervous.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Cite this Entry
“Blowing smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowing%20smoke. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share