The difference between Panache and Swagger

When used as nouns, panache means an ornamental plume on a helmet, whereas swagger means confidence, pride.


Swagger is also verb with the meaning: to walk with a swaying motion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Panache and Swagger

  1. Panache as a noun (countable):

    An ornamental plume on a helmet.

  2. Panache as a noun (uncountable):

    Flamboyant, energetic style or action; dash; verve.

  1. Swagger as a verb:

    To walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner.

  2. Swagger as a verb:

    To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.

    Examples:

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  1. Swagger as a noun:

    Confidence, pride.

  2. Swagger as a noun:

    A bold or arrogant strut.

  3. Swagger as a noun:

    A prideful boasting or bragging.

  1. Swagger as a noun (Australia, historical):

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