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swagger vs blarney

blarney vs swagger

swagger and blarney both are nouns.

swagger is an adjective but blarney is not an adjective.

swagger and blarney both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swagger Yes Yes Yes No
blarney Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blarney is a hypernym of swagger; that is, blarney is a word with a broader meaning than swagger:
  • swagger: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
  • blarney: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Other hypernyms of swagger include cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle.
swagger (noun) blarney (noun)
a proud stiff pompous gait flattery designed to gain favor
an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
swagger (adjective) blarney (adjective)
(British informal) very chic
swagger (verb) blarney (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between swagger and blarney

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