swagger (n.)

  1. an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

    [ Syn: swagman , swaggie ]

  2. a proud stiff pompous gait

    [ Syn: strut , prance ]

    swagger (adj.)

  1. (British informal) very chic; groovy clothes

    [ Syn: groovy ]

    swagger (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: tittup , ruffle , prance , strut , sashay , cock ]

  2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

    [ Syn: browbeat , bully ]

  3. act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

    [ Syn: bluster , swash ]

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