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sashay Definition

sa·shay (sa s̸hā)

intransitive verb

  1. to do a chassé in a square dance
  2. Informal to move, walk, or go, esp. in a casual way
  3. 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.

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