Sashay: meaning, definitions and examples
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sashay
[ səˈʃeɪ ]
dance
To glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sashayed across the dance floor.
- He sashayed out of the room with a confident stride.
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.