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/
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!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
swag (to sway, rock back and forth) + -er (agent suffix, indicating one who performs the action)
🎵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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