What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
swagged
Example
He swagged into the party wearing his new suit. [swagged: verb]
Example
The rapper had a lot of swag in his performance. [swag: noun]
swagger
Example
He swaggered down the street like he owned it. [swaggered: verb]
Example
The athlete had a lot of swagger on the field. [swagger: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swagger is a more common term than swagged and is used more frequently in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between swagged and swagger?
Neither swagged nor swagger are particularly formal words, but swagger may be seen as more informal due to its slang origins and negative connotations in some contexts.
