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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

Tank crews have lost their swagger as their vehicles are top targets for aerial craft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

“Let Me Roll It” had a funky swagger, while “Getting Better” chugged with cheerful insistence; “I’ve Just Seen a Face” showed off the group’s crisp harmonies and “Lady Madonna” its tight rhythmic interplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

He did that same cocky swagger over to the starting line.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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