sashay

Noun · Verb

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

1. a square dance figure; partners circle each other taking sideways steps
2. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leadingSynonyms: chasse
3. a journey taken for pleasure“many summer excursions to the shore”“it was merely a pleasure trip”“after cautious sashays into the field”Synonyms: excursionjauntoutingjunketpleasure tripexpedition

Verb (3)

1. move sidewaysSynonyms: sidle
2. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others“He struts around like a rooster in a hen house”Synonyms: tittupswaggerruffleprancestrutcock
3. perform a chasse step, in balletSynonyms: chasse