Swaggering

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/

Definitions of swaggering

verb to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

Example Sentences

A1 He was swaggering down the street with a confident smile on his face.

A2 The teenager swaggered into the room, acting like he owned the place.

B1 The politician swaggered onto the stage, trying to impress the crowd with his charisma.

B2 The CEO swaggered through the office, exuding an air of authority and power.

C1 The rockstar swaggered onto the concert stage, commanding the attention of thousands of adoring fans.

C2 The actor swaggered onto the red carpet, confidently posing for the cameras and charming the press.

adjective behaving in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

Example Sentences

A1 He walked down the street with a swaggering attitude.

A2 The swaggering man in the bar attracted attention with his confident demeanor.

B1 The actor's swaggering performance captivated the audience.

B2 The politician entered the debate with a swaggering confidence.

C1 The CEO's swaggering presence commanded respect in the boardroom.

C2 The rock star's swaggering persona on stage electrified the crowd.

Examples of swaggering in a Sentence

formal The CEO entered the boardroom with a swaggering confidence that impressed the investors.

informal He strutted into the party with a swaggering attitude, thinking he owned the place.

slang The rapper showed up at the club, all swaggering and flashy, like he was the hottest thing around.

figurative Her words were filled with a swaggering bravado, but deep down she was just trying to hide her insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of swaggering

past tense

swaggered

plural

swaggerings

comparative

more swaggering

superlative

most swaggering

present tense

swagger

future tense

will swagger

perfect tense

have swaggered

continuous tense

is swaggering

singular

swaggering

positive degree

swaggering

infinitive

to swagger

gerund

swaggering

participle

swaggered

Origin and Evolution of swaggering

First Known Use: 1520 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'swaggering' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'swaggen', which meant to sway or reel unsteadily.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swaggering' has evolved to describe a confident and arrogant way of walking or behaving, often with a sense of superiority or bravado.