swagger

/ˈswæɡ.ə/verb
Middle School
1

To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.

2

To boast or brag noisily; to bluster; to bully.

3

To walk with a swaying motion.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing