Swagger
Quick Definition: A personal style of how a person presents him or herself to the world that shows strength, charisma, and a sense of roughness and danger.
Full Definition:
Swagger can be shown from how the person handles a situation. It can also be shown in the person’s walk, which originates from street “gangsters” who have to deal with tough situations every day. It is a combination of one’s body language, eye contact, voice tonality, movement, and overall charisma.
Swagger in action:
Usage:
Denzel Washington has swagger in all his movie roles, especially as the bad guy.
Related Terms: Moxy, Body Language, Alpha Male, Subcommunication, Bad Boy
Related Links:
- Get the Swagger – A player’s guide to exuding confidence, from TSB Magazine
Definition by Vince Lin
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