swashbuckling

adjective

swash·​buck·​ling ˈswäsh-ˌbə-k(ə-)liŋ 

ˈswȯsh-

1

: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler

2

: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers

Examples of swashbuckling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mid palate flavors of cherries and plums in this hearty, balanced wonder with swashbuckling acidity and generous flavors. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

The swashbuckling films, based on the ride of the same name at Disney parks, collectively raked in more than $1.4 billion in theaters, according to Box Office Mojo. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025

The personalities that now run this town are much different than the swashbuckling moguls who came before. —Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025

Speaking of which, regular admission starts at $82 for guests 10 and over, same over at the swashbuckling sister spectacle up the road. —David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

swashbuckler

First Known Use

circa 1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for swashbuckling

• buckling
• chuckling
• duckling

Kids Definition

swashbuckling

adjective

swash·​buck·​ling ˈswäsh-ˌbək-(ə-)liŋ 

ˈswȯsh-

1

: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler

2

: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers

swashbuckling adventure

a swashbuckling tale