strutting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of walking with an exaggerated gait, often in a proud or self-confident manner.

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Synonyms

swagger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strutting
putting , shooting , booting , mooting

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Variants

List of all variants of strutting that leads to same result
strut , strut her stuff , strut his stuff , strut its stuff , strut my stuff , strut one's stuff , strut our stuff , strut their stuff , strut your stuff , struts , struts her stuff , struts his stuff , struts its stuff , strutted , strutted her stuff , strutted his stuff , strutted its stuff , strutted my stuff , strutted our stuff , strutted their stuff , strutted your stuff , strutter , strutters , strutting , strutting her stuff , strutting his stuff , strutting its stuff , strutting my stuff , strutting our stuff , strutting their stuff , strutting your stuff

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to prop up' or 'support', later came to mean 'to walk with an air of self-importance'. Derived from Old English 'strutan' and Middle Dutch 'strotte' meaning 'to support'.

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Trivia

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1. Strutting is sometimes used as a euphemism for walking in high heels.

2. In the animal kingdom, strutting is a common behavior among many species, including birds of prey, turkeys, and some primates.

3. Strutting is also a common behavior among some insects, such as beetles and grasshoppers, who use it to attract mates.

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Related Concepts

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1. swagger: A similar concept to strutting, referring to a confident, self-assured gait or demeanor.

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Culture

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Strutting is often associated with displays of power and dominance, particularly in animals such as birds and peacocks. In human contexts, it can be seen in fashion shows, dance performances, and other situations where self-presentation is important.

How to Memorize "strutting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone walking with their chest puffed out and their chin held high. Visualize the exaggerated movements of their arms and legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strutting' with the image of a peacock spreading its feathers or a rooster displaying its plumage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Strutting peacocks in the park strut their stuff'.

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