Pace
Swagger
Swagger verb - To walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements.
Usage example: hoping to impress the women at the bar, the young man confidently swaggered across the room
Nearby Words: swaggering, swaggered
How words are described
| usual | usual pace | usual swagger |
Both words in one sentence
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Staffs, scepters, batons, swagger sticks, pace sticks, riding crops (when used like a swagger stick instead of for riding), ceremonial maces, and crosiers are all but a few examples.
Source: Staff of Authority -
In most Commonwealth armies, swagger sticks are officers' accouterments and Warrant Officers and Non-commissioned Officers carry what are referred to as "pace sticks".
Source: Staff of Authority -
See also The Other Wiki for more information on Real Life staffs of office, swagger sticks, pace sticks, batons, scepters, ceremonial maces, and croziers
Source: Staff of Authority
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