swashbuckling

[ swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh- ]
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adjective
  1. characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.

noun
  1. the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.

Origin of swashbuckling

1
First recorded in 1685–95; swashbuckl(er) + -ing2, -ing1
  • Sometimes swash·buck·ler·ing .

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British Dictionary definitions for swashbuckling

swashbuckling

/ (ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ) /


adjective(usually prenominal)
  1. of or characteristic of a swashbuckler

  2. (esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement

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