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Swaggered: meaning, definitions and examples

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swaggered

 

[ ˈswæɡərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

confident walk

Swaggered refers to walking or behaving in a very confident and arrogant manner, often with an air of superiority. This term conveys a sense of boldness in one’s movement and attitude.

Synonyms

parade, prance, sashay, strut

Examples of usage

  • He swaggered into the room, drawing everyone's attention.
  • After winning the championship, she swaggered down the street with her trophy.
  • The actor swaggered on stage, fully aware of the audience's admiration.
  • He swaggered through the crowd, exuding confidence.
  • Despite the challenges, she swaggered ahead, determined to succeed.

Translations

Translations of the word "swaggered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presunçoso

🇮🇳 गर्वित

🇩🇪 angeberisch

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 пихатий

🇵🇱 zarozumiały

🇯🇵 自慢する

🇫🇷 prétentieux

🇪🇸 presumido

🇹🇷 kibirli

🇰🇷 자만하는

🇸🇦 مُتَفاخر

🇨🇿 narcistický

🇸🇰 povýšenecký

🇨🇳 自负的

🇸🇮 napihnjen

🇮🇸 fíflandi

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі мақтайтын

🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული

🇦🇿 özündən razı

🇲🇽 presumido

Word origin

The word "swaggered" originates from the verb "swagger," which first appeared in English in the early 16th century. It is derived from the combination of the words "swag" meaning 'to sway' or 'to swing' and the suffix "-er," which indicates one who does the action. The term likely has roots in the idea of an exaggerated or ostentatious style of walking that is characterized by a confidence that can border on arrogance. Swagger has since evolved in usage to apply not just to physical movement but also to attitudes and personalities that exhibit a similar boldness and self-assuredness. This evolution reflects broader social perceptions of confidence and bravado, often idealized in popular culture, particularly in music, film, and fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,497 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.