Sashay: meaning, definitions and examples

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sashay

 

[ səˈʃeɪ ]

Context #1

dance

To glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

Synonyms

glide, strut, swagger

Examples of usage

  • She sashayed across the dance floor.
  • He sashayed out of the room with a confident stride.
Context #2

fashion

A dramatic movement of the hips while walking

Synonyms

hip movement, hip sway

Examples of usage

  • She added a sashay to her walk to make it more captivating.
  • The model's sashay down the runway caught everyone's attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "sashay" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfilar

🇮🇳 चलना

🇩🇪 flanieren

🇮🇩 berjalan dengan anggun

🇺🇦 крокувати

🇵🇱 przechadzać się

🇯🇵 さっそうと歩く

🇫🇷 se pavaner

🇪🇸 pavonearse

🇹🇷 salınarak yürümek

🇰🇷 우아하게 걷다

🇸🇦 يتبختر

🇨🇿 kráčet

🇸🇰 kráčať

🇨🇳 迈步

🇸🇮 korakati

🇮🇸 ganga með stæl

🇰🇿 ойнақтап жүру

🇬🇪 სალაღობო სიარული

🇦🇿 salınaraq gəzmək

🇲🇽 pavonearse

Word origin

The word 'sashay' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It is believed to have derived from the French word 'chassé' meaning 'to chase' or 'to glide'. Over time, 'sashay' has evolved to represent a stylish and confident movement, especially in dance or fashion.