What does swaggering mean?
Swaggering means present participle and gerund of swagger.
Swaggering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of swagger.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of swagger
- Boastful, proud, self-confident.
- Boastful, blustering behaviour.
Example Sentences
Since the return of the redoubtable head of the French people to Paris, I have been no less amused by his ill-digested boastings and swaggerings, than I was before delighted by the complete discomfiture of his ambitious plans.
Synonyms for swaggering
Antonyms for swaggering
Related Words
Word Forms
- more swaggering
- most swaggering
- swaggerings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for swaggering?
Common synonyms include boastful, proud, self-confident, confident.
What is the opposite of swaggering?
Possible antonyms include mincing.
How do you use swaggering in a sentence?
Since the return of the redoubtable head of the French people to Paris, I have been no less amused by his ill-digested boastings and swaggerings, than I was before delighted by the complete discomfiture of his ambitious plans.
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