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Tending to brag or to have a high opinion of oneself
“She walked into the party with a strutting attitude, boasting about her accomplishments to anyone who would listen.”
Brave and showy, prone to boasting or blustering
“The strutting politician delivered a grandiose speech, bragging about his achievements and making lofty promises.”
In the position, state or motion of walking (on foot)
Unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities
A very confident and arrogant or self-important gait or manner
Present participle for to walk with a confident, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
“The old martinet would strut around in his silly uniform and give orders to his adoring submarine sailor boys.”
Present participle for to behave in a manner intended to impress
“I could strut on stage with the best of them, because on stage you had to have some ego to do anything.”
Present participle for to display or show (something) for others to see
“Plus, she wanted to strut her dress, which nobody in the club ever saw before since it was an exclusive couture garment.”
Present participle for to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction
Present participle for to show or announce, especially publicly and for the first time
Present participle for to behave in a very confident, arrogant, or self-important way
Present participle for to act out a character, typically as a performance
Present participle for to pose for a painting or photograph
Present participle for to aimlessly move or drift from place to place, especially on foot
Present participle for to provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
Present participle for to lift and set down one's foot or one foot after the other
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