# swagger

/ˈswæɡɝ/ (US) · /swˈæɡɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/swagger
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a way of walking or behaving that shows you are very confident and proud. It is often used to describe someone who looks cool or important.

For teachers: a confident, arrogant, or aggressive gait or manner. Often implies a performative display of status or self-assurance.

## Examples

- He walked into the room with a confident swagger.
- The young athlete played with a certain swagger that intimidated his more experienced opponents.
- The lead singer's stage presence was defined by a restless swagger, blending rock-and-roll defiance with a carefully cultivated sense of effortless cool.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the verb 'to have' or 'to walk with'.

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