swagger

/'swægə/

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Word: Swagger

Part of Speech:
- Noun
- Verb

Usage Instructions:

1. As a Noun: When using "swagger" as a noun, you are talking about a particular style of walking or a proud attitude.

   • Example: "He walked with a swagger that made everyone notice him."

2. As a Verb: When using "swagger" as a verb, it describes the action of walking in a confident or arrogant way.

   • Example: "She swaggered into the room, drawing everyone's attention."

Advanced Usage:

• Adjective (British Informal): In British English, "swagger" can describe very stylish or fashionable (chic) clothing.
  • Example: "Those shoes are so swagger; I need a pair!"

Word Variants:

1. Swaggering (verb - present participle): Describes the action of walking or behaving with swagger.

   • Example: "He was swaggering down the street, showing off his new jacket."

2. Swaggered (verb - past tense): Refers to having walked in a confident or arrogant manner.

   • Example: "They swaggered into the party, confident that all eyes would be on them."

3. Swaggerer (noun): A person who swags or carries themselves with swagger.

   • Example: "He’s a real swaggerer; he always stands out in a crowd."

Different Meanings:

1. Proud Stiff Gait: "Swagger" can describe a proud way of walking, often with a stiff body language.

   • Example: "The soldier walked with a military swagger."

2. Intimidation: In another context, "swagger" can mean to act in a way that intimidates or frightens others.

   • Example: "He tried to swagger his way through the negotiations to intimidate his opponents."

Synonyms:

• Strut
• Sashay
• Stroll
• Parade
• Prance

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren't specific idioms directly involving "swagger," you might hear phrases that convey a similar confidence:

Summary:

In summary, "swagger" is a word that describes a confident, sometimes arrogant way of walking or behaving. It can also refer to stylish clothing.

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Adjective

1. (British informal) very chic
   • groovy clothes

Noun

1. a proud stiff pompous gait
2. an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

Verb

1. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
3. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
   • He struts around like a rooster in a hen house

Synonyms

• groovy
• strut
• prance
• swagman
• swaggie
• bluster
• swash
• browbeat
• bully
• tittup
• ruffle
• sashay
• cock