Both Uses of
swagger
in
O Pioneers!
- Amedee swaggered.†
Chpt 2.9 *swaggered = walked or behaved in a highly confident manner
- The French boys liked a bit of swagger, and they were always delighted to hear about anything new: new clothes, new games, new songs, new dances.†
Chpt 4.1swagger = walk and behave in a highly confident manner
Definition:
walk or behave in a highly confident or proud manner -- often arrogant and sometimes to impress or intimidate others
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.