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to swagger
01
se pavaner, marcher avec arrogance
to walk in a confident and often exaggerated way that shows off pride
Exemples
He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.
Il est entré dans la pièce en se pavanant comme s'il en était le propriétaire.
They swagger through the hallways as if they're untouchable.
Ils se pavanent dans les couloirs comme s'ils étaient intouchables.
02
to behave arrogantly or with excessive self-confidence
Exemples
The politician swaggered in interviews, dismissing opposing views.
The team captain swaggered, claiming victory before the game ended.
03
to intimidate someone through threats, domineering behavior, or a show of force
Exemples
The gang swaggered at the newcomers to assert dominance.
He tried to swagger his way into getting what he wanted.
Swagger
01
a proud way of walking
Exemples
His swagger made him stand out among the other dancers.
The actor 's swagger was part of his charm on screen.
02
an Australian itinerant worker who travels from place to place in search of employment, carrying his belongings in a bundle
Exemples
He spent years as a swagger, moving between rural towns for seasonal work.
The museum displayed tools once used by swaggies on their travels.
swagger
01
stylish, fashionable, or impressively trendy
Dialect
British
British
InformalExemples
She wore a swagger outfit that turned heads at the party.
His swagger haircut made him stand out on the street.
Arbre Lexical
swaggering
swagger
