Swagger refers to a confident, often exaggerated, way of walking, talking, or behaving. It can imply boldness, arrogance, or self-assurance, and is often associated with someone who wants to impress others. Swagger can also describe a stylish or distinctive attitude that exudes confidence. In Indonesian, swagger can be translated as gaya percaya diri or sikap penuh keyakinan.
Synonyms for “swagger” include:
- Strut
- Confidence
- Boastfulness
- Arrogance
- Bluster
- Boldness
- Showiness
- Flashiness
- Cockiness
- Self-assurance
Example Sentences:
- He walked into the room with a swagger, turning heads wherever he went.
- His swagger on stage made him stand out from the other performers.
- She exuded confidence, moving with a natural swagger that made her presence felt.
- The player celebrated his goal with a signature swagger that fans loved.
- His over-the-top swagger sometimes made him seem arrogant rather than confident.
- He tried to hide his nervousness behind a fake swagger.
- The cowboy adjusted his hat with a classic Western swagger.
- Her stylish outfit and confident swagger made her the center of attention.
- The rapper’s lyrics were filled with boldness and swagger.
- He toned down his swagger after realizing it was coming off as arrogance.
Related Words:
- Confidence
- Strut
- Boastfulness
- Arrogance
- Bluster
- Boldness
- Showmanship
- Flashiness
- Cockiness
- Self-assurance
Phrasal Verbs Related to “Swagger”:
- Swagger into – to enter a place with exaggerated confidence (e.g., He swaggered into the party as if he owned the place).
- Swagger around – to walk or act with an overconfident attitude (e.g., He swaggered around like he was the boss).
- Turn up with swagger – to arrive at a place showing confidence (e.g., She turned up with swagger and stole the show).
- Show off with swagger – to display one’s confidence in an exaggerated way (e.g., The performer showed off with swagger during his solo).
- Walk with swagger – to move in a confident and stylish manner (e.g., He always walks with swagger on the basketball court).
- Turn down the swagger – to reduce one’s level of arrogance or overconfidence (e.g., He had to turn down the swagger to appear more approachable).
- Fake the swagger – to act confidently even when feeling insecure (e.g., She was nervous but faked the swagger in her speech).
- Lose the swagger – to stop acting confident or arrogant (e.g., After losing the game, he lost the swagger and looked disappointed).
- Swagger through – to confidently pass through a situation or place (e.g., He swaggered through the interview like he had already won the job).
- Carry oneself with swagger – to present oneself in a confident way (e.g., She carries herself with swagger in every performance).
Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Swagger”:
- Walk the talk – to act as confidently as one speaks.
- Dripping with swagger – to have an abundance of confidence and style.
- Strut your stuff – to show off one’s talents or confidence.
- Own the room – to dominate attention with confidence and presence.
- Fake it till you make it – to act confidently even when unsure, much like putting on swagger.
- Big man on campus – someone who acts very important and confident in a certain setting.
- With head held high – to move confidently despite challenges.
- Like a boss – to do something with extreme confidence and control.
- Cock of the walk – someone who behaves in a boastful and dominant way.
- Full of oneself – to be overly confident to the point of arrogance.
