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swagger

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈswæɡər/

KK: /ˈswæɡər/

adjective
Definition

Describing someone or something that is stylish, confident, and often shows off in a way that attracts attention.


Example

He walked into the room with a swagger that turned everyone's heads.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: swaggerer

Superlative: swaggerest


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that guy at the party last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, he had such a swagger about him!
Sloth A
I wish I could pull off that kind of style.
Sloth B
For sure! It's all about confidence and a little swagger.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stylish
elegant
flashy
Antonyms
plain
unremarkable
ordinary
intransitive verb
Definition

To walk in a confident and proud way, often showing off or acting arrogantly.


Example

He swaggered into the room, drawing everyone's attention with his confident stride.


Tense Forms

Past: swaggered

Past Participle: swaggered


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see him walk into the party with such swagger?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was hard to miss!
Sloth A
I wonder if he always tries to swagger like that, or if it was just for show.
Sloth B
noun
Definition

A confident and proud way of walking or behaving that shows self-importance.


Example

He walked into the room with a swagger that turned everyone's heads.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how he walked into the party with such swagger?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was hard not to notice!
Sloth A
I wish I had that kind of swagger when I walk into a room.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To intimidate or coerce someone, often through a show of confidence or arrogance.


Example

He tried to swagger his way into the meeting, hoping to impress everyone with his confidence.


Tense Forms

Past: swaggered

Past Participle: swaggered


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how he tried to swagger his way through that argument?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was kind of ridiculous, wasn't it?
Sloth A
I thought he was just trying to bully everyone into agreeing with him.
Root Explanation

Swagger → This word originates from the Old English 'swegian' (meaning to sway or to move), and it is often associated with a confident or arrogant manner of walking or behaving. The term conveys a sense of boldness and self-assuredness in one's demeanor.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone moving with a confident sway, showing off their self-assurance — that's what swagger means.

Visually Confused Words
wagger
sagger
waggery
twagger
swigger
stagger
snagger
slagger
Is this page helpful?
Probably just for show; he likes to make an impression!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strut
prance
boast
Antonyms
slouch
humble
cower
You just need to be confident — it really makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strut
bravado
vaunt
Antonyms
humility
meekness
modesty
Sloth B
Exactly! It never works out well when you try to force your opinion.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bully
intimidate
coerce
Antonyms
support
encourage
assist