Both Uses of
swagger
in
Bleak House
- While the twain are faithful to their post, Mr. George strides through the streets with a massive kind of swagger and a graveenough face.†
Chpt 19-21 *
- "I'll have no more of your pipe-smokings and swaggerings.†
Chpt 34-36
Definition:
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(swagger) walk or behave in a highly confident or proud manner -- often arrogant and sometimes to impress or intimidate otherseditor's notes: Swagger is often used to imply that someone moves or behaves as though they are so strong and capable as to be above physical fear. Such people are often portrayed on television as gang members or cowboys.