strut

¹strut

verb \ˈstrət\

strut·tedstrut·ting

Definition of STRUT

intransitive verb

1

: to become turgid : swell

2

a : to walk with a proud gait b : to walk with a pompous and affected air

transitive verb

: to parade (as clothes) with a show of pride

— strut·ter noun

— strut one's stuff

: to display one's best work : show off

Origin of STRUT

Middle English strouten, from Old English strūtian to stand out stiffly, struggle; akin to Middle High German strozzen to be swollen

First Known Use: 13th century