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swagger

/ˈswæɡər/
swag · ger ˈswæɡ · ər
English Definition
v. to strut; boast; show off
中文释义
大摇大摆地走;炫耀
Significado en Español
fanfarronear, pavonearse
한국어 뜻
뽐내며 걷다, 허세 부리다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đi đứng huênh hoang, khoe khoang
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Example Sentence

The fighter swaggered into the ring with confidence.

拳击手自信地大摇大摆地走进拳击台。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Swagger (sway while walking) → to boast, swagger.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “swagger” as used in this sentence? “He entered the room with a noticeable swagger, turning heads as he walked.”

  1. A bravado
  2. B timidity
  3. C modesty
  4. D humility
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A — bravado. “swagger” means v. to strut; boast; show off

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The victorious young boxer began to ______ proudly around the ring.

  1. A stumble
  2. B cower
  3. C shrink
  4. D swagger
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D — swagger. “swagger” means v. to strut; boast; show off

Common questions about “swagger”

What does “swagger” mean?

swagger — v. to strut; boast; show off. In Chinese: 大摇大摆地走;炫耀.

How do you pronounce “swagger”?

swagger is pronounced /ˈswæɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: swag · ger.

How do you use “swagger” in a sentence?

The fighter swaggered into the ring with confidence. (拳击手自信地大摇大摆地走进拳击台。)

What are synonyms for “swagger”?

strut, boast — all close in meaning to swagger (v. to strut; boast; show off).

Is “swagger” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. swagger appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “swagger”?

Swagger (sway while walking) → to boast, swagger.

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