Meaning & use
strut
To walk with a stiff, confident, or self-important gait.
See it in a sentence
The rooster strutted proudly across the barnyard, ignoring the other chickens.
He strutted into the meeting as if he already knew the deal was his.
A note on using this word
Usually implies a confidence that borders on arrogance, and is often used slightly critically.
Words with a similar meaning
swaggerparade
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A structural bar or rod that supports or braces a framework.
Engineers added a diagonal strut to reinforce the bridge's supports.
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