verb
Uncommon
strut
struht
Strut (verb) means to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high. Example: “The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread.”
verb
1
To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
"The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread."
"He strutted into the room like he owned the place."
noun
1
A supporting rod or beam that braces a structure.
"A metal strut held the shelf firmly against the wall."
How to use strut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither walking with proud, showy confidence, or a rigid support beam in a construction.
Common pairings
strut around
strut one’s stuff
a support strut
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Word forms
- Plural
- struts
- Third person singular
- struts
- Past tense
- strutted
- Comparative
- more strut
- Superlative
- most strut
- Archaic forms
- struttest, struttedst, strutteth
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Etymology
From Old English strutian ("to stand out stiffly, swell"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to be puffed up."
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Rhymes for strut
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What does “strut” mean?
The word “strut” means to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high. In plain terms, either walking with proud, showy confidence, or a rigid support beam in a construction.
How do you pronounce “strut”?
“Strut” is pronounced struht (/stɹʌt/ in IPA).
How do you use “strut” in a sentence?
Here is “strut” used in a sentence: “The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread.”
What part of speech is “strut”?
Depending on how it is used, “strut” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “strut” come from?
The word “strut” comes from Old English. From Old English strutian ("to stand out stiffly, swell"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to be puffed up.".
Is “strut” a common word?
“Strut” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “strut” have?
“Strut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.
