Both Uses of
swagger
in
The Voyage of the Dawn Trader
- You're all such swaggering, bullying idiots — oooh!†
Chpt 8 *
- I might as well have behaved decently for all the good I did with my temper and swagger.†
Chpt 16
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.