Definition of sashay

noun (n)

• a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps (noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading (noun.act)

  Synonym: chasse
  

  source: wordnet30
• a journey taken for pleasure (noun.act)

  Synonym: excursion, expedition, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip
  

  Example:
  After cautious sashays into the field.
  

  source: wordnet30

verb (v)

• move sideways (verb.motion)

  Synonym: sidle
  

  source: wordnet30
• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others (verb.motion)

  Synonym: cock, prance, ruffle, strut, swagger, tittup
  

  source: wordnet30
• perform a chasse step, in ballet (verb.motion)

  source: wordnet30

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