Miles Gloriosus

"Miles Gloriosus" is a Latin term that translates to "braggart soldier" and originates from classical Roman comedy, notably by Plautus. It describes a boastful, arrogant, and often foolish military character who seeks to impress others through bravado but often lacks true courage or competence. The character’s exaggerated self-importance highlights themes of pride and pretension, and they typically become the butt of comic ridicule. In modern usage, the term can refer to someone who boasts excessively about their achievements or abilities without corresponding substance or expertise.