Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swaggering

adjective

/ˈswæɡərɪŋ/

Definition

walking or behaving in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way.

Examples

The actor made a swaggering entrance into the room, attracting everyone’s attention.
He walked down the street with a swaggering confidence that made him stand out from the crowd.
Despite his swaggering demeanor, he was actually quite humble and approachable.

Meaning

Swaggering refers to a way of walking or moving that shows off self-confidence, sometimes to the point of being arrogant. It often implies a sense of bravado.