Strutting: meaning, definitions and examples
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strutting
[ strʌtɪŋ ]
walking confidently
Strutting refers to walking with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or self-satisfied gait. It often implies a sense of pride or swagger in one's movements. This term can suggest a display of confidence or importance, sometimes with the intent of attracting attention. Strutting is commonly associated with animals displaying dominance or with people who wish to showcase their self-assuredness.
Synonyms
marching, prancing, skipping, striding, swaggering
Examples of usage
- He was strutting around the stage, showcasing his new dance moves.
- The peacock was strutting its feathers, impressing everyone nearby.
- After winning the competition, she walked into the room, strutting with confidence.
- He couldn't help but start strutting after receiving a promotion at work.
Translations
Translations of the word "strutting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exibir-se
🇮🇳 घमंड से चलना
🇩🇪 stolz schreiten
🇮🇩 berjalan angkuh
🇺🇦 пишатися
🇵🇱 przechadzać się z dumą
🇯🇵 威張って歩く
🇫🇷 se pavaner
🇪🇸 presumir
🇹🇷 gösterişle yürümek
🇰🇷 뽐내며 걷다
🇸🇦 المشي بتفاخر
🇨🇿 kráčet s hrdostí
🇸🇰 kráčať s hrdosťou
🇨🇳 趾高气扬地走
🇸🇮 pohabiti se
🇮🇸 ganga með stolt
🇰🇿 мақтанып жүру
🇬🇪 ამაყად სიარული
🇦🇿 təhqir edərək yürümək
🇲🇽 caminar con arrogancia
Etymology
The word 'strut' originates from the Middle English term 'strutten,' which means to march or walk with a high and proud demeanor. The use of the word has evolved over the centuries, influenced by its connection to birds, particularly how they would walk with pride, often displaying their feathers in a grand manner. Initially, the term was linked to specific types of movements, but it has broadened to encompass any confident or ostentatious walking style. Over time, 'strut' became associated with both animals and humans, capturing the essence of a display of self-confidence or arrogance in one's posture while walking.