strutted; strutting
1
: to become turgid : swell
2
a
: to walk with a proud gait
b
: to walk with a pompous and affected air
: to parade (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride
strutter
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
strutted; strutting
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
Synonyms
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
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Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
There’s also live music, DJs and a Pride Ball that allows talented dancers to strut their stuff.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Models strut the catwalk, too, at La Carpintería, a new space for fashion, emerging musicians (curated by Cuban music AMPM Magazine), and parties opened by design whizzes Clandestina.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024
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Verb
On a different note, this fiery energy can ignite your dating life, so get out there and strut your stuff.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
There’s also live music, DJs and a Pride Ball that allows talented dancers to strut their stuff.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2024
Noun
Seeing them both strut with confidence—in an industrial-style warehouse, where real-life shows are often hosted—even inspired me to have my very own fashion show competitions with my sister at home.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Models strut the catwalk, too, at La Carpintería, a new space for fashion, emerging musicians (curated by Cuban music AMPM Magazine), and parties opened by design whizzes Clandestina.
—Claire Boobbyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2024
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strut. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.
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strut
1 of 2 verb
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 noun1
: a bar or brace to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2
: a strutting step or walk
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