cumper

noun

noun

Etymology From Tony Cumper, imposter who apparently named himself after Captain William John Cumper MC, a founding member of the SAS.

UK, Colloquial A man who concocts or massively exaggerates a military service record for himself, usually claiming membership of the special forces.

Related terms: charlatan, conman, fantasist, fraudster, imposter, quack, Walter Mitty

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