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Definition of "sashay" [sashay]
- To walk or proceed, especially in an easy or casual manner. (verb-intransitive)
- To strut or flounce in a showy manner: sashaying around the dinner party in his fancy new clothes. (verb-intransitive)
- To perform the chassé in dancing. (verb-intransitive)
- To move in a sideways manner. (verb-intransitive)
- A chassé. (noun)
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Use "sashay" in a sentence
- "After the "sashay" -- the noblest and most dashing bit of gymnastics displayed in the whole quadrille -- he bowed profoundly to his invisible partner and came to a pause, wiping his streaming face."
- "(his style defines the word sashay) and scrutinize his outfits, which on a recent afternoon featured white, low-slung capris, a black purse, eyeliner and diamond-studded jewelry."
- ": Our favorite fierce bitch with 3 names since Elizabeth Cady Stanton was told to "sashay" away?"
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