pavaner — meaning in English

English meaning

• strut verb To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
• swagger verb To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.

Senses

pavaner is used for these senses in English:

• strut (transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
• strut one's stuff (idiomatic, intransitive) To behave or perform in a showy or ostentatious manner, as if to impress others; to show off.
• swagger To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.

strut — full definition

1. verb To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
2. noun A supporting rod or beam that braces a structure.

swagger — full definition

1. verb To walk or behave with a bold, confident, slightly showy manner.
2. verb To boast or brag loudly.
3. noun A confident, showy way of walking or carrying oneself.

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