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Definition of Sashay
1. Noun. A square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps.
Generic synonyms: Contra Danse, Contradance, Contredanse, Country Dancing, Country-dance
Group relationships: Square Dance, Square Dancing
Group relationships: Square Dance, Square Dancing
2. Verb. Move sideways.
3. Noun. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading.
Exact synonyms: Chasse
Category relationships: Ballet, Concert Dance
Generic synonyms: Dance Step, Step
Derivative terms: Chasse
Category relationships: Ballet, Concert Dance
Generic synonyms: Dance Step, Step
Derivative terms: Chasse
4. Verb. To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others. "The children sashay to the playground"; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
Exact synonyms: Cock, Prance, Ruffle, Strut, Swagger, Tittup
Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Prance, Prancer, Strut, Swagger, Swaggerer
Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Prance, Prancer, Strut, Swagger, Swaggerer
5. Noun. A journey taken for pleasure. "After cautious sashays into the field"
Exact synonyms: Excursion, Expedition, Jaunt, Junket, Outing, Pleasure Trip
Generic synonyms: Journey, Journeying
Specialized synonyms: Airing, Field Trip
Derivative terms: Excursionist, Jaunt, Junket
Generic synonyms: Journey, Journeying
Specialized synonyms: Airing, Field Trip
Derivative terms: Excursionist, Jaunt, Junket
6. Verb. Perform a chasse step, in ballet.
Definition of Sashay
1. to flounce [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: flounce