swaggering
[ swag-er-ing ]
/ ˈswæg ər ɪŋ /
adjective
pertaining to, characteristic of, or behaving in the manner of a person who swaggers.
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Nearby words
swage, swage block, swagger, swagger coat, swagger stick, swaggering, swaggeringly, swaggie, swagman, swahili, swain
Related forms
swag·ger·ing·ly, adverbun·swag·ger·ing, adjectiveun·swag·ger·ing·ly, adverbDefinition for swaggering (2 of 2)
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.
Related forms
swag·ger·er, nounout·swag·ger, verb (used with object)Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for swaggering (1 of 2)
swagger
1/ (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
swaggerer, nounswaggering, adjectiveswaggeringly, adverbWord Origin for swagger
C16: probably from swag
British Dictionary definitions for swaggering (2 of 2)
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