Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wagger

noun
/ˈwæɡər/
Definition
A person or animal that walks with a swagger; someone who moves in a confident and often arrogant manner.
Examples
  • He walked down the street with a wagger, drawing everyone’s attention.
  • The dog was a real wagger, prancing proudly before its owner.
Meaning
To walk or behave in a way that shows confidence or self-importance, often exaggerating one’s movements.
Synonyms
  • Swaggerer
  • Strutter
  • Pompous person