SWAGGER

I. verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: probably from 1swag + -er (as in chatter) Date: circa 1596 intransitive verb to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner, boast , brag , transitive verb to force by argument or threat ; bully , ~er noun ~ingly adverb II. noun Date: 1725 1. an act or instance of ~ing, arrogant or conceitedly self-assured behavior, ostentatious display or bravado, a self-confident outlook ; cockiness, III. adjective Date: 1879 marked by elegance or showiness ; posh