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sashay

Syllabification: (sa·shay)
Pronunciation: /saˈSHā/
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Definition of sashay

verb

[no object] informal, chiefly North American
  • 1 [with adverbial of direction] walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders:Louise was sashaying along in a long black satin dress
  • 2perform the sashay.

noun

  • (in American square dancing) a figure in which partners circle each other by taking sideways steps.

Origin:

mid 19th century (as a verb): alteration of chassé

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