swagger — To walk or behave in a confident, arrogant, or self-important way. A confident and typically arrogant manner of walking or behaving.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To walk or behave in a confident, arrogant, or self-important way. A confident and typically arrogant manner of walking or behaving.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈswæɡər/
Korean meaning: 으스대며 걷다, 뽐내다
Korean pronunciation: 스왜-거 (강세: 스왜)
Example Sentences
- The peacock swaggered around the garden, showing off its beautiful tail feathers.
- After getting his driver's license, Tom swaggered around school like he was a celebrity.
- The CEO's swagger was evident as she walked into the boardroom.
swagger
VERB//ˈswæɡər//
To walk or behave in a confident, arrogant, or self-important way. A confident and typically arrogant manner of walking or behaving.
To walk or behave in a confident, arrogant, or self-important way. A confident and typically arrogant manner of walking or behaving.
His swagger with the dagger made him stagger!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, emerging in the mid-16th century as a derivative of 'swag' meaning 'to sway or rock back and forth.' Originally described the physical motion of swaying while walking, but evolved to mean walking with confident or arrogant bearing.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The peacock swaggered around the garden, showing off its beautiful tail feathers.”
“After getting his driver's license, Tom swaggered around school like he was a celebrity.”
“The CEO's swagger was evident as she walked into the boardroom.”
“Don't swagger too much after one small success.”
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