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sashay
noun
verb
A journey taken for pleasure
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ˈsæʃeɪ
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noun
A journey taken for pleasure
“Many summer excursions to the shore”
noun
(ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
noun
A square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
verb
Move sideways
verb
Perform a chasse step, in ballet
verb
To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
“He struts around like a rooster in a hen house”
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Many summer excursions to the shore
It was merely a pleasure trip
After cautious sashays into the field
He struts around like a rooster in a hen house
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