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swagger

[swag-er] / ˈswæg ər /


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A packet can lend instant backbone to a quick enchilada sauce, wake up a pan of chilaquiles or give nacho toppings a little extra swagger.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Talk to any musician, regardless of genre, and they will tell you Davis defined swagger and cool.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche rode swagger, poise and the league’s stingiest goaltender to the best record in the NHL this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

He evinces the warmhearted humanity that Sonny tries feebly to hide when he believes he has to show menacing swagger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I headed back for Ras's meeting with a bold swagger.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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