Strut

/strʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A supporting structural member, typically used in construction.

The engineers designed a strut to provide additional support to the bridge.

A display of ostentation or arrogance.

Her strut at the party made it clear she was the center of attention.

verb

To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.

He decided to strut down the street, showing off his new suit.

To stand or walk in a confident, proud manner.

The politician strutted onto the stage, confident in his victory.

Middle English 'struhten', possibly from Old English 'strūht', meaning 'to strut, or to walk proudly.'

strut one's stuff

To show off one's talents or skills.

strut around

To walk in a proud manner, often trying to attract attention.

strut your stuff

Display your talents or appearance with confidence.

stride

To walk with long steps in a specified direction.

swagger

To walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way.

prance

To move with high steps, typically in an ostentatious way.

To walk confidently or with an attitude.

He came into the party and started to strut like he owned the place.

To show off in a flashy manner.

She loves to strut her new outfit at every event.