Swagger ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swagger ( verb )

To walk or move in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way, often in an attempt to impress others.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun in the sense "ostentatious display of oneself"): probably a frequentative of an unrecorded middle english word of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He swaggered into the room, his chest puffed out and his head held high.
2. She swaggered down the street, her high heels clicking on the pavement.
3. The cowboy swaggered into the saloon, his spurs jingling with each step.
4. The young man swaggered into the party, his gold chains shining in the light.
5. The soldier swaggered down the street, his medals clinking against his chest.

(As a noun)

Swagger ( noun )

To walk or move in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way, often in an attempt to impress others.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun in the sense "ostentatious display of oneself"): probably a frequentative of an unrecorded middle english word of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He swaggered into the room, his chest puffed out and his head held high.
2. She swaggered down the street, her high heels clicking on the pavement.
3. The cowboy swaggered into the saloon, his spurs jingling with each step.
4. The young man swaggered into the party, his gold chains shining in the light.
5. The soldier swaggered down the street, his medals clinking against his chest.