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swagger

adjective noun verb

(British informal) very chic

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
WA
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (British informal) very chic

    “Groovy clothes”

noun

  1. A proud stiff pompous gait

noun

  1. An itinerant Australian laborer who carries their personal belongings in a bundle as they travels around in search of work

verb

  1. Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

verb

  1. Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

verb

  1. To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

    “He struts around like a rooster in a hen house”

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Groovy clothes
He struts around like a rooster in a hen house

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