strutting
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of strutting
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at strut 1, -ing 2
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“And then there’s some funny stuff too,” Dan explained, strutting around the store, with a sense of importance.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Soon after, the Commander in Chief appeared, joined by White, strutting into the premises with a fighter-style entry walk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Mighty Miranda must kowtow to the luxury brands and their ambassadors, whose sponsorship keeps Runway strutting, including the once-harried and humiliated Emily, who is now an executive at Dior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
New Yorkers can’t get enough of the strutting woodcock.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
“Of course you hear nothing. Too busy strutting around in stupid purple uniform.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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