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sashay

/s/&/'/S//eI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading

    noun.act

    Synonyms chasse

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a journey taken for pleasure

    noun.act

    Examples
    After cautious sashays into the field.
    Synonyms excursion expedition jaunt junket outing pleasure trip

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. move sideways

    verb.motion

    Synonyms sidle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

    verb.motion

    Synonyms cock prance ruffle strut swagger tittup

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. perform a chasse step, in ballet

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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