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swagger

Definition

  • noun: a way of walking or behaving that shows you have a lot of confidence
  • verb: to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliouslypompous manner
  • verb: to walk in a very confident way
  • synonyms: bluster, bully, swagman

Examples

  • He 'swaggered' [='strutted'] into the shop like he owned the place.

  • He has a 'swagger' that annoys some of his teammates.

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