sashay

American  

[sa-shey] / sæˈʃeɪ /

verb (used without object)

Informal.

1. to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly.

   She just sashayed in as if she owned the place.

2. to chassé in dancing.

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sashay British  

/ sæˈʃeɪ /

verb

1. to move, walk, or glide along casually

2. to move or walk in a showy way; parade

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Etymology

Origin of sashay

1830–40, metathetic variant of chassé ( def. )

Example Sentences

On a sunny afternoon last week, a huge crowd gathered to watch models sashay and pivot, showcasing pieces from bales once discarded as unwearable or unsellable.

From Barron's

It’s only in the final few minutes of the course, once the room comfortably twirls to embrace metaphorical sunshine and assertively sashays to leave the negativity behind, that the song is triumphantly revealed.

From Los Angeles Times

The band is an explosion of coordinated energy, with far more activity than the average marching band as its members skip, high kick and sashay, all while playing a tune.

From Los Angeles Times

Three days later, Jack in tow, she would have sashayed into a soignée New York dinner party wearing that 56-carat blue diamond necklace.

From New York Times

Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.

From Seattle Times