Synonyms for swagger

Synonyms for (noun) swagger

Synonyms: strut, swagger, prance

Definition: a proud stiff pompous gait

Similar words: gait

Definition: a person's manner of walking


Synonyms: swagger, swaggie, swagman

Definition: an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

Similar words: itinerant, gypsy, gipsy

Definition: a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

Usage: itinerant traders


Synonyms for (verb) swagger

Synonyms: bluster, swagger, swash

Definition: act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

Similar words: act, behave, do

Definition: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Usage: You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people


Synonyms: swagger, browbeat, bully

Definition: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

Similar words: inveigle, wheedle, blarney, coax, cajole, palaver, sweet-talk

Definition: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Usage: He palavered her into going along


Synonyms: prance, cock, ruffle, sashay, tittup, swagger, strut

Definition: to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Usage: He struts around like a rooster in a hen house

Similar words: walk

Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet


Synonyms for (adj) swagger

Synonyms: swagger, groovy

Definition: (British informal) very chic

Usage: groovy clothes

Similar words: fashionable, stylish

Definition: being or in accordance with current social fashions

Usage: fashionable clothing; the fashionable side of town; a fashionable cafe


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