swagger

• Adjektiv, das eine Person oder Sache beschreibt, die auf selbstbewusste, schicke oder coole Weise auftritt, oft mit einer Prise Frechheit oder Überheblichkeit.

An adjective used to describe a person or thing that is stylish, confident, or cool in a bold way.

1. Very chic or stylishB2informalbritish

   Used in British informal contexts to describe something that is extremely fashionable, elegant, or impressive.

   Schick

   • That new restaurant is really swagger.
   • She wore a swagger outfit to the party.
   • His car is absolutely swagger.

   Synonymechicelegantfashionableposhsmartstylishswishtrendy

• Substantiv, das einen umherziehenden australischen Arbeiter bezeichnet, der mit seinem Bündel auf Arbeitssuche reist. Im weiteren Sinn steht es für einen Wanderarbeiter oder Landstreicher.

A noun referring to an itinerant Australian laborer who travels around carrying personal belongings in a bundle while searching for work.

1. Itinerant Australian laborerC1informalaustralian

   A traveling worker in Australia who carries their belongings in a bundle while moving from place to place looking for employment.

   Wanderarbeiter

   • The old swagger told stories of his travels across the outback.
   • During the depression, many swagmen could be seen on the roads.
   • He lived as a swagger, carrying his swag from one town to the next.

   Synonymebagmansundownerswaggieswagman

2. Proud or arrogant walkB2informal

   A confident, self-important, and often arrogant way of walking or moving.

   Selbstbewusster Gang

   • He walked into the room with a noticeable swagger.
   • The champion had a swagger that showed his confidence.
   • Her swagger annoyed some people but impressed others.

   Synonymeparadeprancesashaystrutswank

   Antonymecreepshuffleskulkslinktiptoe

• Verb, das eine Gangart oder ein Auftreten mit sehr selbstbewusster, arroganter oder überheblicher Wirkung beschreibt; auch im Sinne von prahlen oder angeben.

A verb used to describe walking or behaving in a very confident, arrogant, or self-important way.

1. Walk with confidenceB2informal

   To walk in a proud, confident, or arrogant manner, often to impress others.

   Stolzieren

   • He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
   • The young man swaggered down the street with his friends.
   • She swaggered onto the stage, full of self-assurance.

   Synonymeflounceparadeprancesashaystrutswank

   Antonymecowercringeshrinkskulkslink

2. Intimidate or dominateC1informal

   To discourage or frighten someone with threats or a domineering attitude.

   Einschüchtern

   • The bully tried to swagger the new kid into giving up his lunch money.
   • He swaggered his way through the negotiation, using his size to intimidate.
   • They attempted to swagger the opposition into backing down.

   Synonymebrowbeatbulldozebullycowdomineerintimidateoverawe

3. Act arrogantlyB2informal

   To behave in an overly self-assured, conceited, or boastful manner.

   Angeben

   • He swaggered about his achievements, annoying everyone.
   • She swaggered through the party, bragging about her new job.
   • Stop swaggering and just be humble for once.

   Synonymeboastbragpreenput on airsshow offstrutswank

   Antonymedeferhumblesubmit