swashbuckle

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Definition of swashbuckle in English English dictionary

swashbuckling
Adventurous, exciting
swashbuckling
flamboyantly adventurous
swashbuckling
If you describe someone or something as swashbuckling, you mean that they are connected with adventure and excitement. a swashbuckling adventure story. relating to adventures in which people do brave, exciting things and fight against their enemies with swords (swashbuckler (16-20 centuries), from swash (15-20 centuries) (probably from the sound) + buckler)
swashbuckling
flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
swashbuckling
{i} reckless and flamboyant behavior
swashbuckle

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    Etymology

    [ 'swäsh-"b&-k&l, ' ] (intransitive verb.) 1897. back-formation from swashbuckler.
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