Main Entry: 1swag·ger
Pronunciation: \ˈswa-gər\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): swag·gered; swag·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\
Etymology: probably from 1swag + -er (as in chatter)
Date: circa 1596
intransitive verb
1 : to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
2 : boast, brag
transitive verb : to force by argument or threat : bully
1 : to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
2 : boast, brag
transitive verb : to force by argument or threat : bully
— swag·ger·er \-gər-ər\ noun
— swag·ger·ing·ly \-g(ə-)riŋ-lē\ adverb
