swaggering

[swag-er-ing]

adjective

1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or behaving in the manner of a person who swaggers.

Other Word Forms

• swaggeringly adverb
• unswaggering adjective
• unswaggeringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of swaggering¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; swagger + -ing ²

Example Sentences

England's swaggering performance, which followed a 5-0 demolition of Serbia in a crucial World Cup qualifier in September, was a promising sign as they gear up for next year's World Cup.

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Still, I worried about the optics of swaggering around, brandishing a long plastic tube.

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John Chu, a Senior National Curator at the trust, said the artist appeared both "swaggering" and "tentative" in the picture, with a "mysterious" shadow across his face.

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In the LP, which dropped on Valentine’s Day, he infused corridos with Chicano rap in the swaggering title track and embraced reggaeton in the playful “Loco.”

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“Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” “Heavy Duty” and “The Majesty of Rock” saluted the glory of power chords and swaggering attitude.

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Related Words

• aloof 
• bossy 
• cavalier 
• cocky 
• haughty 
• imperious 
• pompous 
• presumptuous 
• pretentious 
• smug 
• vain