Both Uses of
swagger
in
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- Now, swaggering back, they jeered at the other kids.†
Chpt 1 *swaggering = walking and behaving in a highly confident manner
- She swaggered into the store in her un-villagelike furs and diamonds and regally ordered a pound of coffee.†
Chpt 28swaggered = walked or behaved 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.