strut — to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
Pronunciation (IPA): /strʌt/
Korean meaning: 뽐내며 걷다, 거만하게 걸어다니다
Korean pronunciation: 스**트럿**
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, he strutted into work like he owned the place.
- The fashion model strutted down the runway with perfect poise.
- The engineer inspected each strut to ensure the bridge's safety.
strut
VERB//strʌt//
to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
A confident student struts down the school hallway showing off
He struts toward the hut, but the door shuts!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'strutten' meaning to stick out or bulge, related to Germanic roots meaning 'to be stiff or rigid.' The architectural sense of a supporting beam developed in the 19th century from the idea of something that stands firmly.
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📝Examples
“After winning the lottery, he strutted into work like he owned the place.”
“The fashion model strutted down the runway with perfect poise.”
“The engineer inspected each strut to ensure the bridge's safety.”
“My cat struts around the house after catching a mouse, acting like a lion who conquered Africa.”
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