
Swagger
Confidence Display
Use 'swagger' to describe someone showing off their confidence in an exaggerated manner.

The boxer swaggered into the ring, ready for the fight.
Negative Implication
'Swagger' often implies arrogance which might not be well-received.

Despite his success, his swagger turned many colleagues against him.
Informal Usage
'Swagger' is informal and best suited for casual conversation or creative writing.

She could not help but swagger after the applause she received.
Compare with
ArrogantBoldCockinessConfidenceFlauntParadeStrutSwashbuckling
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