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swagger

|swag-ger|

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/ˈswæɡər/

🇬🇧

/ˈswæɡə/

confident strut

Etymology
Etymology Information

'swagger' originates from the Scandinavian language, specifically the word 'svagga,' where 'svagga' meant 'to sway or lurch.'

Historical Evolution

'svagga' changed from the Old Norse word 'svagga' and eventually became the modern English word 'swagger.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sway or lurch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to walk or behave in a confident manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a confident and arrogant manner or style.

He walked into the room with a noticeable swagger.

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Verb 1

to walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way.

She swaggered down the street, turning heads as she passed.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45