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noun
Someone or something that appears fierce or threatening but is actually harmless or means no harm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: paper tiger
Antonyms: wolf in sheep's clothing
History
Humorous alteration of wolf in sheep's clothing.
