swagger
/ˈswæɡə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [swˈæɡɚ] /ˈswæɡər/ (ame, ipa) · [swˈæɡɚ] /ˈswa-gər How to pronounce swagger (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈswæɡ.ər/ (bre, ipa) · [swˈæɡɚ] /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
swagger — verb
- swaggerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- swaggershe / she / it
- swaggeredpast simple
- swaggering-ing form
1. to walk or move with an exaggeratedly confident, proud manner — lifting the ches
to walk or move with an exaggeratedly confident, proud manner — lifting the chest, swinging the shoulders, and often drawing attention on purpose, especially after a success or to show off.
Noa [swaggered off] the football pitch with a grin after scoring the winning goal in the final minute.
swaggered off [place] — leaving with confident pride
Emre [swaggered into the classroom], tossed his bag on the desk, and announced he had aced the exam.
swaggered into [place] — entering with confident manner
Piotr watched the head chef [swagger across] the kitchen and shout orders.
Hannah [swaggered down] the hallway after getting the promotion, high-fiving everyone she passed.
Ayana [swaggered out of] the office, knowing she had won the argument.
文法句型
swagger + direction/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Always intransitive. This sense describes a physical style of moving or carrying oneself. It is often followed by a directional phrase such as swagger into, swagger out of, swagger down, or swagger across.
常見錯誤
2. to force someone to do something by using threats, aggressive language, or an ov
to force someone to do something by using threats, aggressive language, or an overpowering manner that makes them feel afraid or powerless — for example, a landlord swaggering tenants into accepting a rent increase.
Tunde's boss tried to [swagger him into working] every weekend by hinting that his job was on the line.
swagger + someone + into + doing something
Bao refused to be [swaggered into signing] the contract just because the salesman raised his voice and pounded the table.
The older kids tried to [swagger the younger ones into handing] over their lunch money every day.
Noa would not let the aggressive car dealer [swagger him into paying] double the normal price.
Some politicians try to [swagger the public into accepting] unpopular policies by spreading fear.
- bully
broader and more common; swagger suggests using an aggressive, dominating presence rather than physical force
- intimidate
focuses on making someone afraid rather than directly forcing action
- browbeat
implies persistent verbal pressure and threats
文法句型
swagger + someone + into + doing something
用法筆記
This sense is much less common than the 'strut proudly' meaning. It is always transitive and typically uses the pattern 'swagger someone into doing something' to express the action the person is forced to take.
常見錯誤
swagger — noun
1. the look and sound of someone moving or carrying themselves with such obvious se
the look and sound of someone moving or carrying themselves with such obvious self-confidence that others notice, often in a manner that strikes people as arrogant or intended to show off.
Yuki walked onto the stage with a [swagger] that made the audience sit up and take notice.
with a swagger — describing a confident manner
Omar noticed the new manager had a certain [swagger about him] that the older employees found annoying.
a certain swagger about [someone]
The team lost their usual [swagger] after six straight defeats and walked onto the pitch looking nervous.
The young executive walked into the meeting room with a [swagger] that annoyed the older board members.
After winning the championship twice in a row, the team had a [swagger about them] that no opponent could shake.
- strut
more about the walk itself; swagger emphasises the attitude behind it
- bravado
confidence displayed to hide fear or insecurity; swagger may be genuine
- self-confidence
neutral and broader; swagger has a slightly negative or showy tone
文法句型
with a swagger
have a swagger
用法筆記
Nearly always uncountable and used in singular form. Commonly appears in the phrases 'with a swagger' (modifying how someone walks or behaves) and 'have a swagger about one' (describing a person's general manner).
常見錯誤
swagger — adjective
- swaggerpositive
- swaggerercomparative
- swaggerestsuperlative
1. describing clothes, places, or possessions that are expensive, fashionable, and
describing clothes, places, or possessions that are expensive, fashionable, and designed to impress others by looking showy and luxurious — for example, a swagger hotel or a swagger designer label.
Gita spent the weekend at a [swagger country hotel] with a golf course and a top-class restaurant.
swagger + noun (British informal describing a fancy place)
Aylin arrived at the party wearing a [swagger designer dress] that everyone kept complimenting.
Tomás bought his mother a [swagger handbag] from a boutique that only the rich could afford.
The party was held at a [swagger penthouse] with floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop pool.
Nicholas showed up in a [swagger sports car] that cost more than most people earn in a year.
文法句型
swagger + noun
用法筆記
Almost exclusively British informal usage. Describes things (hotels, labels, parties, neighbourhoods) rather than people. In American English, 'fancy,' 'posh,' or 'swanky' would be more natural equivalents.