sashay
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Verb — To walk in a confident, showy, or swaggering way.
How to use sashay
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
An American reshaping of the French dance term chassé ("to chase" or "glide"), altered in pronunciation and spelling as it passed into everyday English.
Full origin of sashay →Frequently asked questions
What does “sashay” mean?
The word “sashay” means to walk in a confident, showy, or swaggering way. In plain terms, to walk somewhere in a breezy, confident, look-at-me way.
How do you pronounce “sashay”?
“Sashay” is pronounced SA-shay (/ˈsæʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sashay” in a sentence?
Here is “sashay” used in a sentence: “She sashayed into the room like she owned it.”
What part of speech is “sashay”?
“Sashay” is a verb.
Where does the word “sashay” come from?
The word “sashay” comes from French. An American reshaping of the French dance term chassé ("to chase" or "glide"), altered in pronunciation and spelling as it passed into everyday English.