strutting
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of strutting
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at strut 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Strutting in a black mini dress and platform heels, Jiggly declared, “Well mother did say, ‘May the best woman win.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025
Strutting to his post in the center of the highway, he gives me a nod, turns the sign to "slow," and directs me to follow the pilot car up the highway and over the grade.
From Salon • Jan. 1, 2022
Strutting down a runway, a blond beauty queen on his arm, Donald Trump climbed into a ring at the center of a throbbing mass of 80,000 wrestling fans in Detroit.
From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2016
Strutting through the market with confidence, he stopped short at the sight of long, dark green spinach.
From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2014
Strutting without care and bowing to the ladies, they sent my thoughts flowing to tunes of false love.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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