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

2. Verb. Move sideways.
Exact synonyms: Sidle
Generic synonyms: Move

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

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

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

6. Verb. Perform a chasse step, in ballet.
Exact synonyms: Chasse
Generic synonyms: Dance
Derivative terms: Chasse

Definition of Sashay

1. to flounce [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: flounce

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sashay

sartorii
sartorius
sartorius
sartorius bursae
sartorius muscle
sartors
Sartre
saruplase
sarus
saruses
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
SAS
sasarara
sasararas
sash
sashay (current term)
sashayed
sashaying
sashays
sashed
sashes
sashimi
sashimis
sashing
sashless
sashoon
sash cord
sash fastener
sash line
sash lock

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