walk heavy

walk heavy

slang To act, behave, or carry oneself in a deliberate, self-important, or self-assured manner. Most common in African-American communities. He thinks he can walk heavy around here now that he's gotten that fancy job of his. You gotta walk heavy if you want to make a name for yourself around here.
See also: heavy, walk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

walk heavy

in. to be important. (Black.) Harry’s been walking heavy since he graduated.
See also: heavy, walk
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • like to hear (oneself) talk
  • like to hear oneself talk
  • married
  • marry
  • marry above oneself
  • above
  • above (oneself)
  • above yourself
  • too big for one's britches (breeches)
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