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 verb 1 : to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
2 : 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