swagger
Swagger (verb) means to walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner. Example: “He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.”
How to Use Swagger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bold, showy confidence in how someone walks, talks, or carries themselves.
Word Forms
more swagger comparative, swaggered past tense, swaggers plural, swaggers plural, swaggers singular, most swagger superlative
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He _____ into the room like he owned the place.
Etymology
A frequentative form of "swag" ("to sway"), first recorded in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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What does “swagger” mean?
The word “swagger” means to walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner. In plain terms, a bold, showy confidence in how someone walks, talks, or carries themselves.
How do you pronounce “swagger”?
“Swagger” is pronounced SWAG-uh (/ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “swagger” in a sentence?
Here is “swagger” used in a sentence: “He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.”
What part of speech is “swagger”?
Depending on how it is used, “swagger” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “swagger” a common word?
“Swagger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “swagger” have?
“Swagger” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.