Main Entry:

¹swag·ger

Pronunciation:

\ˈswa-gər\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

swag·gered; swag·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology:

probably from ¹swag + -er (as in chatter)

Date:

circa 1596

intransitive verb1: to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner ; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence2: boast, bragtransitive verb: to force by argument or threat : bully

— swag·ger·er \-gər-ər\ noun

— swag·ger·ing·ly \-g(ə-)riŋ-lē\ adverb