sashay meaning and definition

SASHAY noun

Definition of sashay (noun)

1. a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
2. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
   • synonyms: chasse
3. a journey taken for pleasure
   • "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field"
   • synonyms: excursion, expedition, jaunt, junket, outing, pleasure trip

SASHAY verb

Definition of sashay (verb)

1. move sideways
   • synonyms: sidle
2. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
   • "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"
   • synonyms: cock, prance, ruffle, strut, swagger, tittup
3. perform a chasse step, in ballet
   • synonyms: chasse