A swagger stick is a short stick or riding crop usually carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority. A swagger stick is shorter than a staff or cane, and is usually made from rattan.
While stressing the need for uniforms to be simple and rugged, with no need for gimmicks and gadgets, General Pate commented:
There is one item of equipment about which I have a definite opinion. It is the swagger stick. It shall remain an optional item of interference. If you feel the need of it, carry it…
However, his successor, David M. Shoup, quickly discouraged their use:
..."the swagger stick symbolized elitist affectation, and it reminded him of some unpleasant experiences he had had in China.” He had seen British officers toss money at Chinese men and then strike them with their swagger sticks as they picked up the coins off the ground. Few Marines carried the swagger stick after that.2
There is one item of equipment about which I have a definite opinion. It is the swagger stick. It shall remain an optional item of interference. If you feel the need of it, carry it…
However, his successor, David M. Shoup, quickly discouraged their use:
..."the swagger stick symbolized elitist affectation, and it reminded him of some unpleasant experiences he had had in China.” He had seen British officers toss money at Chinese men and then strike them with their swagger sticks as they picked up the coins off the ground. Few Marines carried the swagger stick after that.2
by Vbriel February 22, 2012
by KakeTimme July 11, 2008
a cigarrett particularly a Camel Menthol, usually smoked during a party or when there is nothing else to do
by itsweezybaby September 26, 2010
a stick like object (golf club, hammer, bed post, cane, crutches, etc...) that is used to destroy objects or people.
Can only be used by ruffians
Can only be used by ruffians
Dotz: Tongue smashed the toilet with a ruffian stick!
Frank: Did you tongue?
Tongue: If i don't remember it didn't happen
Frank: Did you tongue?
Tongue: If i don't remember it didn't happen
by Dotz January 30, 2005
by Singletrack November 04, 2013
Player 1: Did you bring your tennis stick?
Player 2: Nah, all I need is my racquet.
Player 1: Idiot.
Player 2: Nah, all I need is my racquet.
Player 1: Idiot.
by Bourkey July 06, 2008
by Brandon Gardner August 17, 2003