strutted; strutting
Definition of strut
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to become turgid : swell
2a : 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
strut one's stuff
: to display one's best work : show off
strut
nounDefinition of strut (Entry 2 of 3)
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
verb (2)strutted; strutting
Definition of strut (Entry 3 of 3)
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
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The first known use of strut was in the 13th century
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