SWAGGER

(noun) a proud stiff pompous gait
synonyms : prance , strut
The squire entered the peasant’s house and stood in a prance. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
synonyms : swaggie , swagman
(verb) act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
synonyms : bluster , swash
She seethed in anger while he blustered without notice. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
synonyms : browbeat , bully
The senior bullied his juniors every day. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
"He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
synonyms : cock , prance , ruffle , sashay , strut , tittup
(adj.) (British informal) very chic
"groovy clothes"
synonyms : groovy

Mnemonics for swagger

(Tag: ) It's like sword + dagger. If one has both of them, he will be quite confident.
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(Tag: ) SWAnk + brAGGER = A BRAGGing SWAnk is SWAGGER
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(Tag: ) swagger - walk like a proud swan and also 'gurrrs' like a dog, towards the 'lowly'
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