What is the meaning of sashay?

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noun

  • A square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps.
  • Ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading.
  • A journey taken for pleasure.
    • usage: "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field"

verb

  • Move sideways.
  • To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.
    • usage: "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
  • Perform a chasse step, in ballet.
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