sashay
sashay
Definition
☆ sa·shay (sa s̸hā′)
intransitive verb
- to do a chassé in a square dance
- Informal to move, walk, or go, esp. in a casual way
- Informal to move, walk, etc. in such a way as to show off or attract attention
Etymology: altered < chassé
sashay
Usage Examples
Followed by a transitive particle
- down: As you sashay down the Spanish Steps, you will feel like a Ziegfeld Girl ( even if you're a boy ).
Particle object:
- catwalk: Like gangs, " houses " vie for turf and reputation, with fighting replaced by sashaying down catwalks in competitive " balls " .
Followed by an intransitive particle
- over: Octobriana giggles and sashays over to them, ears whirring, confident she can cool the situation.
