What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
swashed
Example
He swashed into the room, his head held high. [swashed: verb]
Example
The actor's swashed performance stole the show. [swashed: adjective]
swagger
Example
He swaggered down the street, his hands in his pockets. [swaggered: verb]
Example
The athlete's swaggering demeanor intimidated his opponents. [swaggering: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swagger is more commonly used than swashed in everyday language, and it has a longer history and wider usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between swashed and swagger?
Both swashed and swagger are informal and slang terms that are not appropriate for formal contexts.
