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to swagger
01
to walk in a confident and often exaggerated way that shows off pride
Examples
He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.
02
to behave arrogantly or with excessive self-confidence
Examples
The politician swaggered in interviews, dismissing opposing views.
03
to intimidate someone through threats, domineering behavior, or a show of force
Examples
The gang swaggered at the newcomers to assert dominance.
Swagger
01
a proud way of walking
Examples
His swagger made him stand out among the other dancers.
02
an Australian itinerant worker who travels from place to place in search of employment, carrying his belongings in a bundle
Examples
He spent years as a swagger, moving between rural towns for seasonal work.
swagger
01
stylish, fashionable, or impressively trendy
Dialect
British
British
InformalExamples
She wore a swagger outfit that turned heads at the party.
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