swanking

verb

present participle of swank
as in vaunting

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  1. swaggering
  2. bragging
  3. boasting
  4. crowing
Verb
  • But Marx, 61, a former Marine and expert in martial arts, is nothing if not swaggering.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • After all those swaggering herbal notes faded, tasters said Roku finished with breezy floral qualities—lavender and rose.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
Definition of swaggering
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  • That’s because Davis has spoken extensively about his role in the case, including in interviews with Los Angeles police and the media, in a 2019 tell-all book and during several bragging interviews done to promote the publication.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, The Hawk is number one on Netflix in the US and the service is bragging about it.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of bragging
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  • Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is under fire after boasting about the endorsement of Detroit pastor Horace Sheffield III.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But what fans likely did not see was the massive scope of the home with the villa boasting six bedrooms across seven beds and seven bathrooms including a principal suite with a whirlpool tub.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of boasting
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  • Finally, a mystical Rabbi arrives and shocks the king and queen by taking off all his clothing, getting under the table and crowing like a rooster.
    — Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Definition of crowing
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