swaggering

[swag-er-ing]

adjective

1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or behaving in the manner of a person who swaggers.

Other Word Forms

• swaggeringly adverb
• unswaggering adjective
• unswaggeringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of swaggering¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; swagger + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In the LP, which dropped on Valentine’s Day, he infused corridos with Chicano rap in the swaggering title track and embraced reggaeton in the playful “Loco.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight,” “Heavy Duty” and “The Majesty of Rock” saluted the glory of power chords and swaggering attitude.

From Los Angeles Times

Early tracks from their 90s heyday, like a jubilant Morning Glory and a swaggering Supersonic, were greeted with roars of approval.

From BBC

His voice was unmistakable: swaggering but self-aware, hungry for experience, attuned to both absurdity and ache.

From Salon

Rebellion — the movie can confuse first-time viewers who assume that all masterpieces must be swaggering, visionary totems.

From Los Angeles Times

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• cavalier 
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• imperious 
• pompous 
• presumptuous 
• pretentious 
• smug 
• vain