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Swashbuckling Definition & Meaning

swashbuckling
adjective
  1. flamboyantly adventurous
noun
  1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior

"Swashbuckling" in song lyrics

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  • "slipped in The Man From UNKLE, was swashbuckling"
    Hieroglyphics (feat. Souls of Mischief) — Mics of the Roundtable

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Frequently asked questions

What does swashbuckling mean?
flamboyantly adventurous flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
What part of speech is swashbuckling?
Swashbuckling is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does swashbuckling have?
Swashbuckling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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