Swagger vs. Gait

Swagger vs. Gait — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Swagger and Gait

Swaggerverb

To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

Gaitnoun

Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.

Carrying a heavy suitcase, he had a lopsided gait.

Swaggerverb

To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.

Gaitnoun

(horses) One of the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of training.

Swaggernoun

Confidence, pride.

Gaitverb

To teach a specific gait to a horse.

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Swaggernoun

A bold or arrogant strut.

Gaitnoun

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

Swaggernoun

A prideful boasting or bragging.

Gaitnoun

a horse's manner of moving

Swaggeradjective

Fashionable; trendy.

Gaitnoun

a person's manner of walking

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Swaggernoun

an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

Swaggernoun

a proud stiff pompous gait

Swaggerverb

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others;

He struts around like a rooster in a hen house

Swaggerverb

discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

Swaggerverb

act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

Swaggeradjective

(British informal) very chic;

groovy clothes