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    swagger

    swagger - Dictionary definition and meaning for word swagger

    Definition
    (noun) an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
    Synonyms : swaggie , swagman
    Definition
    (noun) a proud stiff pompous gait
    Synonyms : prance , strut
    Definition
    (verb) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
    Synonyms : cock , prance , ruffle , sashay , strut , tittup
    Example Sentence
    • He struts around like a rooster in a hen house
    Definition
    (verb) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
    Synonyms : browbeat , bully
    Definition
    (verb) act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
    Synonyms : bluster , swash
    Definition
    (adj) (British informal) very chic
    Synonyms : groovy
    Example Sentence
    • groovy clothes
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for swagger

It's like sword + dagger. If one has both of them, he will be quite confident.

SWAnk + brAGGER = A BRAGGing SWAnk is SWAGGER

swagger - walk like a proud swan and also 'gurrrs' like a dog, towards the 'lowly'

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