swagger
12 synonyms for swagger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.
“He swaggered into the room like he owned the place.”
How to use swagger
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
walk with a swagger
full of swagger
Etymology
A frequentative form of "swag" ("to sway"), first recorded in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Full origin of swagger →Frequently asked questions
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.
