to swash
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9.1
- verb
- /swɑʃ/
- Archaic
- The actor swashed across the stage, captivating the audience with his confidence and style.
Examples
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He loved to swash through the crowd, showing off his expensive clothes and flashy accessories.
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Despite the rain, she swashed proudly as she entered the party in her new designer dress.
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Jeremy, how do you Swash it so well, what's your Lamborghini going to be like?
Synonyms
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7.0
To act or speak in a proud, boastful way
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5.6
To walk or behave in a confident way to impress others
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6.8
To speak loudly to try to impress or scare others while having little effect
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7.0
To show off expensive things, like a watch or car, to impress other people
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7.5
Act in a flashy way to get attention
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9.9
To talk about yourself to show you are more important
Idioms
How Showy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Swash earned its showy meaning from the old word swashbuckler, where a man would strike a small shield called a 'buckler' to make noise and look brave, so to swash about is to act loudly and proudly.