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swagger

Meanings
  • noun

    confident and self-assured swagger or strut, especially when one is feeling superior

    - "He walked into the room with a swagger that commanded attention."
    - "The boxer entered the ring with a swagger that belied his nervousness."
  • noun

    an air or attitude of superiority

    - "The new employee tried to mimic the boss's swagger but it didn't fool anyone."
    - "The veteran politician exuded a swagger that put the young contender in his place."
Pronunciation




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Synonyms

fence , hobo , sundowner , traveller , tussocker
Rhymes
Words rhyming with swagger
agger , jagger , ragger , sagger
Variants
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swagger , swaggered , swaggerer , swaggerers , swaggering , swaggeringly , swaggers , swagger stick , swagger sticks
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to walk with a sideways sway, as if with a weapon at the side', from Old English swagian, swogan; related to swegan 'to sway, swing'.

Trivia
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  1. Swagger is sometimes used as a verb, meaning 'to walk with a swagger or air of self-confidence'.

  2. Swagger can also be used to describe the sound of a ship or a large vehicle moving through the water or on the road.

  3. In the United States, swagger is sometimes used as a synonym for 'strut' or 'stroll'.

  4. Swagger is also a popular name for dogs, particularly large breeds like the Bullmastiff or the Doberman Pinscher.

Related Concepts
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  1. arrogance: Swagger and arrogance are related concepts, with swagger often being seen as a more positive and confident expression of arrogance.

  2. posture: Swagger is often expressed through body language, including posture and gestures. A confident posture is an important part of projecting swagger.

Quotes
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  1. Sometimes he sauntered through the streets of the old town. He looked with awe at the students of the corps, their cheeks gashed and red, who "swaggered" about in their coloured caps.

    - W. Somerset Maugham,{it}Of Human Bondage{/it},1915

  2. He copped a plea, ratted out a dozen no-neck pals and "swaggered" off to prison, leaving South Beach temporarily without a pied piper.

    - Carl Hiaasen,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},22 Feb. 2009

  3. So it is a fight rather than an argument, really—a fight over complexity versus ease, a fight that mostly mimics gang war, which is not so much a vigorous instance of manly bloodletting (though it is that too) as a dustup over prestige: who has the prior right to "swagger" in public.

    - Cynthia Ozick,{it}Harper's{/it},April 2007
Culture
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Swagger has been a part of popular culture for centuries, often associated with confidence, coolness, and masculinity. In literature, swagger is used to describe characters who exude an air of self-assuredness and dominance. In music, swagger is a key element of hip-hop and rap culture, with artists using the term to describe their confidence and style. In art, swagger is often depicted in paintings and sculptures of warriors and other powerful figures.

How to Memorize "swagger"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone walking confidently with their shoulders back and their head held high. Imagine the way their clothes sway as they move, and the way their eyes meet yours with a steady, unwavering gaze.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word swagger with confidence, coolness, and power. Think of strong, powerful figures like warriors, superheroes, or kings, and imagine them exuding a swagger that commands respect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the S-W-A-G-G-E-R spelling pattern to help remember the word swagger. Or, think of the word as meaning 'Superior Ways of Acting, Gesturing, and Expressing Respect'.

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