Ruffle and Strut

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Ruffle verb - To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.

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Strut is a synonym for ruffle. In some cases you can use "Strut" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Strut verb - To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.

Usage example: He struts around like a rooster in a hen house

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Ruffle is a synonym for strut. Sometimes you can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Strut".

Nearby Word: strutted

ruffle wings

strut wings

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