swagger
[ swag-er ]
/ ˈswæg ər /
verb (used without object)
to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
to boast or brag noisily.
verb (used with object)
to bring, drive, force, etc., by blustering.
noun
swaggering manner, conduct, or walk; ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit.
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SYNONYMS FOR swagger
1 See strut1.
OTHER WORDS FROM swagger
swag·ger·er, nounout·swag·ger, verb (used with object)Words nearby swagger
swadeshi, swados, swag, swage, swage block, swagger, swagger coat, swagger stick, swaggering, swaggie, swagman
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British Dictionary definitions for swaggered (1 of 2)
swagger1
/ (ˈswæɡə) /
verb
(intr) to walk or behave in an arrogant manner
(intr often foll by about) to brag loudly
(tr) rare to force, influence, etc, by blustering
noun
arrogant gait, conduct, or manner
adjective
British informal, rare elegantly fashionable
Derived forms of swagger
swaggerer, nounswaggering, adjectiveswaggeringly, adverbWord Origin for swagger
C16: probably from swag
British Dictionary definitions for swaggered (2 of 2)
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