Swaggering: meaning, definitions and examples
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swaggering
[ ˈswaɡərɪŋ ]
showing off
To walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way, often to impress or intimidate others.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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swaggering |
Swaggering is used when someone is walking in a very confident and sometimes arrogant manner, often to show off. This word usually has a negative connotation.
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strut |
Strutting indicates walking with a confident, often ostentatious manner. It can have a slightly negative implication when someone is showing off.
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saunter |
Sauntering is a relaxed and leisurely walk with no sense of urgency. It describes an easy, unhurried stroll.
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sashay |
Sashay describes a walk where someone moves in a casual and yet graceful manner, often with a bit of a swing in their step. This word can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He swaggered into the room, acting as though he owned the place.
- The bully swaggered down the hallway, looking for his next victim.
attitude
An arrogant or pompous manner of walking or behaving.
Synonyms
arrogance, boldness, confidence.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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swaggering |
Used when describing someone who is walking or behaving in a very confident and arrogant way, often trying to show off.
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confidence |
Describes a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's abilities or qualities. It is neutral or positive.
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boldness |
Refers to the willingness to take risks and face difficult situations with courage. It generally has a positive connotation.
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arrogance |
Describes an attitude of superiority and disrespect for others. It has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- His swagger was off-putting to those around him.
- She carries herself with a confident swagger that commands attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "swaggering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ostentação
🇮🇳 दिखावा
🇩🇪 prahlerisch
🇮🇩 sombong
🇺🇦 пихатий
🇵🇱 chełpliwość
🇯🇵 誇示
🇫🇷 vantardise
🇪🇸 presuntuoso
🇹🇷 böbürlenme
🇰🇷 뽐내는
🇸🇦 تباهٍ
🇨🇿 chvástání
🇸🇰 chvastúnstvo
🇨🇳 炫耀
🇸🇮 bahavost
🇮🇸 mont
🇰🇿 мақтаншақтық
🇬🇪 ტრაბახი
🇦🇿 lovğalıq
🇲🇽 presumido
Etymology
The word 'swaggering' originates from the Middle English word 'swaggen', which means to sway or reel. Over time, the word evolved to represent a confident and often boastful way of walking or behaving.
See also: swaggerer, swaggeringly.