Green’s Dictionary of Slang

to swagger and boast.

1690		Pagan Prince 54: The same threats and Menaces of the Palatine being carry’d to the Marshal de Tonneure, not withstanding all his former Encomiums, Oh! quo he, the Palatine’s a young prince; give him leave to huff and ding for his living; words break no Bones.
c.1698		B.E. Dict. Canting Crew n.p.: To Huff and Ding, to Bounce and Swagger.
1709		Poor Robin n.p.: For these the neighbours do not swagger, / Nor huff, and ding, and draw the dagger [N].