swashbuckling

[swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh-]

swash·buck·ling

[swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh-]
adjective
1.
characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.
noun
2.
the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.

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Swashbuckling is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Also, swash·buck·ler·ing.


Origin:
1685–95; swashbuckl(er) + -ing2, -ing1
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swash·buck·le

[swosh-buhk-uhl, swawsh-]
verb (used without object), swash·buck·led, swash·buck·ling.
to work, behave, or perform as a swashbuckler.

Origin:
1895–1900; back formation from swashbuckler
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swashbuckling (ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ)
 
adj
1.  of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
2.  (esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement

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