strutting
|strut/ting|
B2
/ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
(strut)
proud walk/support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strut' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strūtian,' where 'strūt-' meant 'to stand out or swell.'
Historical Evolution
'strūtian' transformed into the Middle English word 'strouten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'strut.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand out or swell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'walking with a proud gait.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
walking with a proud, arrogant, or conceited gait.
The peacock was strutting around the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 21:09