Swagger

swagger
–verb (used without object)
1. to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
2. to boast or brag noisily.–verb (used with object)
3. to bring, drive, force, etc., by blustering.–noun
4. swaggering manner, conduct, or walk; ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit.
(swāg'ər) Pronunciation Key v. swag·gered, swag·ger·ing, swag·gers v. intr.
To walk or conduct oneself with an insolent or arrogant air; strut.
To brag; boast.
v. tr. To browbeat or bully (someone).
n. A swaggering movement or gait.
Boastful or conceited expression; braggadocio.
//-->[Probably frequentative of swag.]
//--> swag'ger·er n., swag'ger·ing·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,

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