Synonyms of sashay

Noun


1. sashay, country-dance, country dancing, contredanse, contra danse, contradance

usage: a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps

2. chasse, sashay, dance step, step

usage: (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading

3. excursion, jaunt, outing, junket, pleasure trip, expedition, sashay, journey, journeying

usage: a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field"

Verb


1. sidle, sashay, move

usage: move sideways

2. tittup, swagger, ruffle, prance, strut, sashay, cock, walk

usage: to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"

3. chasse, sashay, dance

usage: perform a chasse step, in ballet

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Definition and meaning of sashay (Dictionary)