swagger vs ruffle

ruffle vs swagger

swagger and ruffle both are nouns.

swagger is an adjective but ruffle is not an adjective.

swagger and ruffle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swagger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ruffle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, swagger and ruffle are synonyms defined as:

swagger and ruffle: to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Other synonyms of swagger include cock, prance, sashay, strut, tittup.

swagger (noun)	ruffle (noun)
a proud stiff pompous gait	a noisy fight
an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work	a high tight collar
	a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

swagger (adjective)	ruffle (adjective)
(British informal) very chic

swagger (verb)	ruffle (verb)
act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner	pleat or gather into a ruffle
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate	erect or fluff up
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others	disturb the smoothness of
	twitch or flutter
	mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
	trouble or vex
	discompose
	stir up (water) so as to form ripples
	to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Difference between swagger and ruffle

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