Swashbuckling
or swashbucklering
[swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh-] /ˈswɒʃˌbʌk lɪŋ, ˈswɔʃ-/
adjective
1.
characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.
noun
2.
the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.
verb (used without object), swashbuckled, swashbuckling.
1.
to work, behave, or perform as a swashbuckler.
swashbuckling
/ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ/
adjective (usually prenominal)
1.
of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
2.
(esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement
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