Associations to the word «Swagger»

Wiktionary

SWAGGER, verb. To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.
SWAGGER, verb. To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.
SWAGGER, noun. Confidence, pride.
SWAGGER, noun. A bold or arrogant strut.
SWAGGER, noun. A prideful boasting or bragging.
SWAGGER, noun. (Australia) (historical) Synonym of swagman.
SWAGGER PORTRAIT, noun. A portrait commissioned by someone rich or famous to emphasise their status, importance etc. Achieved by large size of canvas, impressive background scenery, grand style of costume and artificial posture and expressions of persons depicted. A portrait "in the grand manner".
SWAGGER PORTRAITS, noun. Plural of swagger portrait
SWAGGER STICK, noun. A short stick carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority

Dictionary definition

SWAGGER, noun. An itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work.
SWAGGER, noun. A proud stiff pompous gait.
SWAGGER, verb. To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house".
SWAGGER, verb. Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.
SWAGGER, verb. Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner.
SWAGGER, adjective. (British informal) very chic; "groovy clothes".

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