strut

Universal Words verb, noun verb (-tt-) [V] to walk proudly with your head up and chest out to show that you think you are important: The players strutted and posed for the cameras. IDIOMS strut your stuff (informal) to proudly show your ability, especially at dancing or performing: strutting your stuff to the latest chart hits noun 1 a long thin piece of wood or metal used to support or strengthen part of a vehicle or building: wheel struts * The roof was supported on oak struts. 2 [sing.] (disapproving) an act of walking in a proud and confident way: She recognized his arrogant strut.