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stolzieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flaunt verb To show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way.
  • stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
  • 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

stolzieren is used for these senses in English:

  • flounce To move in a bouncy, exaggerated manner.
  • stalk (intransitive) To walk haughtily.
  • strut (also, figuratively) A step or walk done stiffly and with the head held high, often due to haughtiness or pride; affected dignity in walking.
  • strut (intransitive) Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
  • strut (transitive, by extension) To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
  • swagger A bold or arrogant strut.
  • swagger To walk with a swaying motion.

stalk — full definition

  1. noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
  2. verb To approach quietly and slowly so as not to be noticed, especially when hunting.
  3. verb To follow or watch someone obsessively and repeatedly, often causing them fear or distress.

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