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Sashayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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sashayed

 

[ sæˈʃeɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement style

To sashay means to walk in a casual, confident manner, often swaying the hips. This movement is typically characterized by a certain flair and can imply a sense of pride or showmanship.

Synonyms

flounce, prance, strut, swagger

Examples of usage

  • She sashayed across the stage during her performance.
  • He sashayed into the room, drawing everyone's attention.
  • The dancer sashayed gracefully, captivating the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "sashayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizar

🇮🇳 लहराते हुए चलना

🇩🇪 schlendern

🇮🇩 berjalan anggun

🇺🇦 переходити з грацією

🇵🇱 przechadzać się

🇯🇵 優雅に歩く

🇫🇷 se pavaner

🇪🇸 caminar con gracia

🇹🇷 zarif bir şekilde yürümek

🇰🇷 우아하게 걷다

🇸🇦 يمشي بأناقة

🇨🇿 kráčet s grácií

🇸🇰 kráčať s gráciou

🇨🇳 优雅地走

🇸🇮 hoditi se s pridihom

🇮🇸 ganga með glæsileika

🇰🇿 сәнді жүріп өту

🇬🇪 უნიკალურად სიარული

🇦🇿 zərif addımlamaq

🇲🇽 caminar con gracia

Etymology

The word 'sashay' originates from the French word 'chassé,' which means 'to chase.' It entered the English language around the early 19th century and was initially used in the context of a dance move. Over time, 'sashay' evolved to describe a stylish or flamboyant way of walking or moving, often associated with a display of confidence or attitude. The term gained popularity in the performing arts, particularly in dance and theater, where a sashay is used to enhance the performer's presence on stage. Today, 'sashay' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a walk that is noticeably confident and stylish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,866, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.