Definition

A person who walks or behaves in a confident and arrogant way, often showing off or trying to impress others.

Example

He walked into the room like a swaggerer, drawing everyone's attention with his bold attitude.

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the party last night?

Yeah, he had such a strong swaggerer vibe about him.

Right? It's like he knew everyone was watching him.

Totally! That kind of confidence is impressive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swaggerer → The word is formed from "swagger" (originating from the early 16th century, possibly from the dialectal English 'swag' meaning to sway or move heavily) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A swaggerer is a person who moves or behaves in a confident or arrogant manner, often showing off.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'sways' or moves with confidence ('swagger') — the '-er' indicates that this person is one who does that.

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