"Inflater" is a word in ENGLISH
One who, or that which, inflates; as, the inflaters of
the stock exchange.
In their brief time together Slothrop forms the impression that this octopus is not in good mental health, though where's his basis for comparing?
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What happened to the man who owned a riding academy?Business kept falling off!
Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to inflate one with pride or vanity.
Read the complete definitionThe literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, …
Read the complete definitionOne of the naked, inflatable air sacs on the neck of the prairie chicken and other species of grouse.
Read the complete definitionProud of petty things, or of trifling attainments; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; conceited; …
Read the complete definitionAn inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride inspired by an overweening conceit of one's personal attainments or decorations; …
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