swashbuckling
[ swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh- ]
/ ˈswɒʃˌbʌk lɪŋ, ˈswɔʃ- /
adjective
characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.
noun
the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.
Sometimes
swash·buck·ler·ing.
Origin of swashbuckling
Words nearby swashbuckling
swash,
swash letter,
swash plate,
swashbuckle,
swashbuckler,
swashbuckling,
swashing,
swastika,
swat,
swatch,
swath
Definition for swashbuckling (2 of 2)
swashbuckle
[ swosh-buhk-uh l, swawsh- ]
/ ˈswɒʃˌbʌk əl, ˈswɔʃ- /
verb (used without object), swash·buck·led, swash·buck·ling.
to work, behave, or perform as a swashbuckler.
Origin of swashbuckle
First recorded in 1895–1900; back formation from
swashbuckler
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British Dictionary definitions for swashbuckling
swashbuckling
/ (ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ) /
adjective (usually prenominal)
of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
(esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement