sashay

¹sa·shay

verb \sa-ˈshā also sī-\

Definition of SASHAY

intransitive verb

1

: to make a chassé

2

a : walk, glide, go b : to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner c : to proceed or move in a diagonal or sideways manner

Examples of SASHAY

1. The model sashayed down the runway.
2. She sashayed into the room.

Origin of SASHAY

alteration of chassé

First Known Use: 1836

Related to SASHAY

Synonyms: prance, strut, stalk, swagger

Related Words: flounce, mince, traipse; pussyfoot, tiptoe; sweep; parade, promenade; pad, step, tread; pace, stride; lumber, lurch, pound, shamble, shuffle, stagger

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Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw