Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swanning
verb
/swɒnɪŋ/
Definition
Swanning refers to the act of behaving in a carefree, leisurely, or extravagant manner, often akin to how swans glide gracefully on water.
Examples
- She was swanning around the city, enjoying the sights without a care in the world.
- After winning the lottery, he spent the summer swanning on beaches and in luxury hotels.
- Stop swanning about and get to work on your project!
Meaning
To swan around means to move about in a relaxed, unconcerned, or ostentatiously confident way, often suggesting a sense of entitlement or lack of responsibility.
Synonyms
- Loafing
- Sauntering
- Dawdling
- Lollygagging
