I. ˈswa-gər verb
( swag·gered ; swag·ger·ing -g(ə-)riŋ)
Etymology: probably from swag (I) + -er (as in chatter )
Date: circa 1596
intransitive verb
1. : to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner ; especially : to walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
2. : boast , brag
transitive verb
: to force by argument or threat : bully
• swag·ger·er -gər-ər noun
• swag·ger·ing·ly -g(ə-)riŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1725
1.
a. : an act or instance of swaggering
b. : arrogant or conceitedly self-assured behavior
c. : ostentatious display or bravado
2. : a self-confident outlook : cockiness
III. adjective
Date: 1879
: marked by elegance or showiness : posh