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to sashay
01
to walk in a manner that is both showy and casual, often with exaggerated movements to draw attention
Intransitive: to sashay | to sashay somewhere
Examples
She sashayed into the room, confidently flaunting her fashionable attire.
02
to glide or move with a sideways motion
Intransitive: to sashay to a direction
Examples
The cat sashayed along the narrow ledge, displaying its agility and balance.
03
to perform a chassé step in ballet, which involves a gliding movement where one foot moves to the side, followed by the other foot joining it in a sliding motion
Intransitive: to sashay to a direction
Examples
During the dance recital, the ballerina skillfully sashayed across the stage, executing flawless chassé steps.
Sashay
01
(ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
02
a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
03
a journey taken for pleasure
