what does swagger mean?
SWAGGER as NOUN
- Meaning
- a proud stiff pompous gait
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Hypernyms(s) swagger is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
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Hypernyms(s) swagger is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
SWAGGER as VERB
- Meaning
- act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
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Hypernyms(s) swagger is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
- intimidate
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Hypernyms(s) swagger is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
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- He struts around like a rooster in a hen house
Hypernyms(s) swagger is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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SWAGGER as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- (British informal) very chic
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