swagger Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

Freq. of swag.

imperfect & past participle Swaggered ; present participle & verbal noun Swaggering

To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.
A man who swaggers about London clubs. Beaconsfield.
To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.
What a pleasant it is . . . to swagger at the bar! Arbuthnot.

To be great is not . . . to swagger at our footmen. Colier.

The act or manner of a swaggerer.
He gave a half swagger, half leer, as he stepped forth to receive us. W. Irving.