Definition of strut
strutted
;strutting
intransitive verb
1 : to become turgid : swell
2a : to walk with a proud gaitb : to walk with a pompous and affected air
transitive verb
: to parade (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride
strutter
nounstrut one's stuff
: to display one's best work : show off
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Origin and Etymology of strut
Middle English strouten, from Old English strūtian to stand out stiffly, struggle; akin to Middle High German strozzen to be swollen
strut
Definition of strut
1 : a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2 : a pompous step or walk
3 : arrogant behavior : swagger
Examples of strut in a Sentence
the strut of a supermodel
First Known Use of strut
1587
strut
Definition of strut
strutted
;strutting
transitive verb
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
First Known Use of strut
circa 1828
STRUT Defined for English Language Learners
strut
Definition of strut for English Language Learners
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: a long, thin piece of wood or metal used for support in a building, vehicle, etc.
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: a proud and confident walk
STRUT Defined for Kids
Definition of strut for Students
strutted
;strutting
: to walk in a confident and proud way
Definition of strut for Students
1 : a stiff proud step or walk
2 : a bar or brace used to resist pressure in the direction of its length
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