SWAGGER Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word swagger. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SWAGGER
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prance | verbv | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • spring forward on the hind legs • cause (a horse) to bound spring forward • ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward | ||||||||
strut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
sashay | verbv | |||||||
noun • a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps • (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading • a journey taken for pleasure verb • move sideways • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • perform a chasse step, in ballet | ||||||||
boast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
flaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of displaying something ostentatiously verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
parade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ceremonial procession including people marching • an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things • a visible display verb • walk ostentatiously • march in a procession in a public place | ||||||||
swank | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • elegance by virtue of being fashionable adjective satellite • imposingly fashionable and elegant verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
bluster | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy confusion and turbulence • a swaggering show of courage • a violent gusty wind • vain and empty boasting verb • blow hard; be gusty, as of wind • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
browbeat | verbv | |||||||
verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||||
bully | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||||
fence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a barrier that serves to enclose an area • a dealer in stolen property verb • enclose with a fence • receive stolen goods • fight with fencing swords • surround with a wall in order to fortify • have an argument about something | ||||||||
groovy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excellent • (British informal) very chic | ||||||||
hobo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a vagrant • a worker who moves around and works temporarily in different places | ||||||||
ruffle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • a high tight collar • a noisy fight verb • stir up (water) so as to form ripples • trouble or vex • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discompose • twitch or flutter • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement • erect or fluff up • disturb the smoothness of • pleat or gather into a ruffle | ||||||||
sundowner | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tramp who habitually arrives at sundown • a drink taken at sundown | ||||||||
swaggie | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work | ||||||||
swagman | nounn | |||||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work | ||||||||
swash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the movement or sound of water verb • make violent, noisy movements • dash a liquid upon or against • show off • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
tittup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
traveller | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who changes location |