What is another word for pot-valors?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒtvˈaləz] (IPA) 
Pot-valors is a rarely used term that is speculated to have originated in the 16th century. The term refers to someone who is very brave in word or boasting, but when it comes to action, they flinch or retreat. That said, some synonyms for "pot-valors" include "braggart," "blusterer," "boaster," "swaggerer," or "gasconader." These terms all describe someone who boasts about their bravery, skill, or accomplishments but fails to follow through when the moment comes. They are often used to describe people who are more talk than action and lack the courage they claim to possess. Nonetheless, these words emphasize a lack of courage or bravery despite such claims.
