swashbuckling

[ swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh- ]

adjective

1. characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.

noun

1. the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.

swashbuckling

/ ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ /

adjective

1. of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
2. (esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement

Word History and Origins

Origin of swashbuckling¹

First recorded in 1685–95; swashbuckl(er) + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Last month O'Neill's charges followed up a 0-0 draw in Belarus with a swashbuckling performance in a 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in Belfast.

From BBC

It was, essentially, a massive compliment to England and their swashbuckling style.

From BBC

England were making serene progress in response to Pakistan’s 366, thanks to Ben Duckett’s swashbuckling 114.

From BBC

She continued, “But it’s just about who feels adequate enough to tell their story. And the truth is that everybody should feel important enough to tell their story . . .We're used to men being swashbuckling pirates who go away and do the hero's journey but a woman doing the same thing needs to be, you know, extra self-aggrandizing.”

From Salon

They were the first of seven impressive wins in his five years at Red Bull, at a time when Mercedes were dominating the sport, many of them thanks to swashbuckling late-dive overtaking manoeuvres.

From BBC

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