a strutting step like that of a cockerel or rooster.

A striding gait; a stately or pompous mode of walking.

With reference to a person. Originally: the action of walking or moving with a gait or motion suggestive of the amble of a horse (see amble, n. 1)…

With reference to a person. Originally: a gait or motion that is suggestive of the amble of a horse, esp. in its smoothness, steadiness, or low…

A manner of walking with stiff steps and head erect, affecting dignity or superiority; a stiff, self-important gait.

Pompous walking, strutting; (also) capering.

The action of prancing; an instance of this; a movement or attitude suggestive of prancing. Also figurative.

A swift and purposeful manner of walking. Frequently in (up)on the grand pas: moving swiftly and purposefully. Obsolete.

The action of walking with stiff bearing and self-important air.

An affected movement or jerk of the body, esp. of the buttocks while walking; a swagger, a sashay.

slang. to have a roll on and variants: (in English public schools) to have an arrogant demeanour; to walk with a swagger. Now historical.