Swagger: meaning, definitions and examples

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swagger

 

[ ˈswaɡər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

Swagger is a way of walking or behaving that shows you have a lot of confidence. It is often associated with a sense of style and self-assuredness.

Synonyms

confidence, self-assuredness, style

Examples of usage

  • He walked into the room with a swagger that caught everyone's attention.
  • Her swagger and charisma made her a natural leader.
Context #2 | Verb

to walk or behave confidently

To swagger means to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way.

Synonyms

saunter, stroll, strut

Examples of usage

  • He swaggers around the office like he owns the place.
  • The athlete swaggered onto the field, ready to dominate.

Translations

Translations of the word "swagger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ostentação

🇮🇳 शेख़ी

🇩🇪 Prahlen

🇮🇩 kesombongan

🇺🇦 хвастощі

🇵🇱 przechwałki

🇯🇵 自慢 (じまん)

🇫🇷 vantardise

🇪🇸 jactancia

🇹🇷 övünme

🇰🇷 자랑

🇸🇦 تباهٍ

🇨🇿 chvástání

🇸🇰 chválenkárstvo

🇨🇳 吹嘘 (chuīxū)

🇸🇮 hvalisanje

🇮🇸 grobb

🇰🇿 мақтаншақтық

🇬🇪 ქედმაღლობა

🇦🇿 lovğalıq

🇲🇽 jactancia

Etymology

The word 'swagger' originated in the 16th century, deriving from the Old Norse word 'swaggr' meaning 'proudly.' Over time, it evolved to represent a confident and bold demeanor.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,681, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.