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      • swashbuckling adjective [ before noun ] uk / ˈswɒʃˌbʌk.lɪŋ / us / ˈswɑːʃˌbʌk.lɪŋ / Add to word list behaving in a brave and exciting way, especially like a fighter in the past: a swashbuckling hero / pirate The players displayed a swashbuckling confidence.
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  2. SWASHBUCKLING definition: 1. behaving in a brave and exciting way, especially like a fighter in the past: 2. behaving in a…. Learn more.

  3. What does the adjective swashbuckling mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective swashbuckling . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

  4. adjective. swash· buck· ling ˈswäsh-ˌbə-k (ə-)liŋ. ˈswȯsh-. Synonyms of swashbuckling. 1. : acting in the manner of a swashbuckler. 2. : characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers.

  5. adjective. /ˈswɒʃbʌklɪŋ/. /ˈswɑːʃbʌklɪŋ/. [only before noun] (especially of films/movies) set in the past and full of action, adventure, fighting with swords, etc. a swashbuckling tale of adventure on the high seas. the swashbuckling hero of Hollywood epics.

  6. (swɒʃbʌklɪŋ ) adjective. If you describe someone or something as swashbuckling, you mean that they are connected with adventure and excitement. He has not been the same swashbuckling player since suffering a knee injury. ...a swashbuckling adventure story. Synonyms: dashing, spirited, bold, flamboyant More Synonyms of swashbuckling.

  7. noun. the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler. swashbuckling. / ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ / adjective. of or characteristic of a swashbuckler. (esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement.

  8. swashbuckling in American English. (swɑʃˌbʌklɪŋ ; swɔʃˌbʌklɪŋ ) noun. 1. the characteristic behavior of a swashbuckler; loud boasting or bullying. adjective. 2. of or typical of a swashbuckler.

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