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    Poltroon

    A Poltroon is a person who is all bluster but turns out to be a coward when the chips are down.

    A Poltroon is a wind-bag, someone full of self-importance, but who will crumble like a souffle at the first sign of trouble.

     

    Example usage:

    “He talked a good game but turned out to be a total poltroon when the other team turned up!”

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