Strutting

Pronunciation: /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/

Definitions of strutting

verb to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

Example Sentences

A1 The peacock was strutting around the farmyard.

A2 The model strutted confidently down the runway.

B1 The politician was strutting around the stage, trying to impress the audience.

B2 The actor strutted across the screen with an air of arrogance.

C1 The CEO struts through the office, exuding power and authority.

C2 The athlete strutted onto the field, ready to dominate the competition.

Examples of strutting in a Sentence

formal The peacock was strutting around the garden, displaying its vibrant feathers.

informal She was strutting down the street like she owned the place.

slang He was strutting his stuff on the dance floor last night.

figurative The new CEO was strutting through the office, exuding confidence and authority.

Grammatical Forms of strutting

• past tense: strutted
• plural: strutters
• comparative: more strutting
• superlative: most strutting
• present tense: struts
• future tense: will strut
• perfect tense: have strutted
• continuous tense: is strutting
• singular: strutter
• positive degree: strut
• infinitive: to strut
• gerund: strutting
• participle: strutting

Origin and Evolution of strutting

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'strutting' originated from the Middle English word 'strouten' which means to swell or bulge out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'strutting' has evolved from simply meaning to swell or bulge out to also imply a sense of arrogance or pride in one's movements, particularly in a confident or boastful manner.