I. strut 1 /strʌt/ BrE AmE verb ( past tense and past participle strutted , present participle strutting ) [intransitive]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: strutian 'to make an effort' ]
1 . to walk proudly with your head high and your chest pushed forwards, showing that you think you are important
strut around/about/across etc
I strutted around Chicago as if I were really somebody.
2 . strut your stuff informal to show your skill at doing something, especially dancing or performing:
The band strutted their stuff in a free concert.
II. strut 2 BrE AmE noun
[ Sense 1: Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Origin unknown. ]
[ Sense 2: Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: ⇨ ↑ strut 1 ]
1 . [countable] a long thin piece of metal or wood used to support a part of a building, the wing of an aircraft etc
2 . [singular] a proud way of walking, with your head high and your chest pushed forwards