Strut Definition & Meaning

strut
noun
  1. a proud stiff pompous gait
  2. brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
verb
  1. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"

"Strut" in song lyrics

See how strut is used in real songs:

  • "I walk with a, a George Jefferson strut"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's
  • "I'ma do that straight cat strut"
    69 Boyz — Kitty Kitty
  • "I don't like to walk fast man I like to strut"
    The Beatnuts f/ Tony Touch — Prendelo

Words that rhyme with strut

Usage tips for "strut"

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