+opey one Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 What is the term I'm looking for here?: Someone who pretends to be higher in stature than they really are. Man, I'm stumped, but it is really gnawin my a$$ right now. Yup. That's MY goat! Quote
+geospotter Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Charlatan? n: A person who makes elaborate, fraudulent, and often voluble claims to skill or knowledge; a quack or fraud. [This message was edited by geospotter on September 08, 2003 at 08:20 AM.] Quote
Nascat Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Delusions of Grandeur (sp?) At least that's how my Wife refers to me. Take Care, Mike ''Oh Jersey, we salute thee. Oh Jersey, sovereign state. Oh Jersey, magnificent empire; magnificent home of the natural slob. Oh Jersey.'' Jean Shepherd Quote
Swagger Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 President? A charlatan is a clever thief who tricks you out of what they steal. A good example would be those low-lifes that dupe the elderly out of their life savings. -- Pehmva! Random quote: Quote
+The Irish Pirates Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I'd tell you, but I'm better than all of you..LOL how about elite. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Cache me out dammit, I'm in a hurry! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -Thomas Jefferson Quote
mckee Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by opey one:What is the term I'm looking for here?: Someone who pretends to be higher in stature than they really are. Man, I'm stumped, but it is really gnawin my a$$ right now. Pompous? Arrogant? Hoity-Toity? Puffed-up? Self-aggrandizing? Self-inflated? Megalomaniac? -------------------- This space for rent! Ask about our easy layaway plan! Quote
+opey one Posted September 8, 2003 Author Posted September 8, 2003 not exactly what I'm looking for, guys, keep up the good work. Let's give an example: A person tries to fit in.... and exxagerates to build himself up... you know... credentially and ..... been there, done that attitude...... so he can have some say so in the conversation, and not seem like a dumba$$, what's funny is most people are buying it. Yup. That's MY goat! Quote
+bigredmed Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 How about "Posuer", or its modern version, Poser? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nebraskache/ Quote
+TMAN264 Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I kinda like being used....... Make a sanity check. Quote
+15Tango Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Prima Donna? "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?"--George Eliot Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 pretentious as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) <the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts> b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature. Quote
+opey one Posted September 8, 2003 Author Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TeamX40:pretentious as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) <the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts> b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature. Oh yeah!! That's it! Bigredmed's poser was a good one, too. Thanks all for the help. Yup. That's MY goat! Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 Who is the lucky recipient of your carefully chosen word? Quote
Nudecacher Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by 15Tango:Prima Donna? "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?"--George Eliot http://www.mngca.org Wear a smile, only a smile! Quote
+CYBret Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 quote:not exactly what I'm looking for, guys, keep up the good work. Let's give an example: A person tries to fit in.... and exxagerates to build himself up... you know... credentially and ..... been there, done that attitude...... so he can have some say so in the conversation, and not seem like a dumba$$, what's funny is most people are buying it. You might find it here: Flame Warriors Bret (fittin' in wherever I fit in....if I fit in) "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again." Mt. 13:44 Quote
+Snoogans Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by CYBret:You might find it here: http://www.politicsforum.org/images/flame_warriors/index.php Thanx for that link. It's kewl. I now have some new adjectives to use. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote
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