# balatron

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A buffoon; one who speaks a lot of nonsense and is characterized by self-indulgence.

## Etymology
From Latin balatrō (“jester, buffoon”). Cognate with Galician baladrón, Spanish baladrón, both meaning "braggart".

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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