sashay
Americanverb (used without object)
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to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly.
She just sashayed in as if she owned the place.
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to chassé in dancing.
verb
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to move, walk, or glide along casually
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to move or walk in a showy way; parade
Etymology
Origin of sashay
1830–40, metathetic variant of chassé ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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 • Oct. 13, 2025
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 • Dec. 31, 2024
I’d boogie to “Boogie Fever,” clap to “Born To Be Alive” and sashay to “I Will Survive,” inches from shimmying into the La-Z-Boy or Travolta-armsing our Airedale.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024
Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
I give him a smile and sashay through the gates.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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