strut

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verb (1)

ˈstrət 

strutted; strutting

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 (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride

strutter noun

struttingly

ˈstrə-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

strut

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noun

1

: a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length

2

: a pompous step or walk

3

: arrogant behavior : swagger

strut

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verb (2)

strutted; strutting

transitive verb

: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut

Phrases

strut one's stuff

: to display one's best work : show off

Synonyms

Verb (1)

• prance
• sashay
• stalk
• swagger

Examples of strut in a Sentence

Verb (1)

the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth

strutting his blue ribbon for all to see

Noun

the strut of a supermodel

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Last month, Saweetie posted a preview of the song on Insta, rapping a bit of the sing-songy chorus while strutting near a swimming pool and toting a tiny purse. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 May 2024

Times have changed since the stringent WNBA Draft dress codes of the early 2000s, with players posing in Sports Illustrated, strutting down runways at New York Fashion Week, and more. —Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

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

First Known Use

Verb (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strut

• MacPherson strut
• strut one's stuff

Kids Definition

strut

1 of 2 verb

ˈstrət 

strutted; strutting

1

: to walk in a stiff proud way

2

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

strutter noun

strut

2 of 2 noun

1

: a bar or brace to resist pressure in the direction of its length

2

: a strutting step or walk