Sashay — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /sa-ˈshā/ sa·shay

Meaning & Definition of Sashay

Sashay (verb)

  1. to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner
  2. walk, glide, go
  3. to proceed or move in a diagonal or sideways manner

Sashay (noun)

  1. trip, excursion
  2. a square-dance figure in which partners sidestep in a circle around each other with the man moving behind the woman
  3. chassé

Sashay (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a short trip for pleasure

    "just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all"

    similar: excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sortie, spin
    related: journey, travel(s), voyage, circuit, tour, expedition, odyssey, safari, detour, hike, peregrination, trek, walk, pilgrimage

Sashay (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements

    "the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance"

    similar: prance, stalk, strut, swagger
    related: flounce, mince, traipse, pussyfoot, tiptoe, sweep, parade, promenade, pad, step, tread, pace, stride, lumber, lurch, pound, shamble, shuffle, stagger

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sashay

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sashay:

excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sortie, spin, prance, stalk, strut, swagger

Related Words for Sashay

journey, travel(s), voyage, circuit, tour, expedition, odyssey, safari, detour, hike, peregrination, trek, walk, pilgrimage, flounce, mince, traipse, pussyfoot, tiptoe, sweep, parade, promenade, pad, step, tread, pace, stride, lumber, lurch, pound

Word Forms of Sashay

Inflections: sashayed, sashaying, sashays

Origin & Etymology of Sashay

alteration of chassé

First known use: 1836

Frequently Asked Questions about Sashay

What does "Sashay" mean?

"Sashay" means to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sashay"?

Other words for "Sashay" include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sortie and spin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sashay" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sashay"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sashay". Common alternatives include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, ramble, sally, sortie, spin, prance and stalk.

How do you use "Sashay" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sashay" in a sentence: "just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all"; "the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance".

Is "Sashay" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sashay" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sashay"?

"Sashay" is pronounced /sa-ˈshā/ and divided into syllables as sa·shay.

What is the origin of the word "Sashay"?

"Sashay" comes from alteration of chassé. First known use: 1836.

What is another word for "Sashay" meaning "a short trip for pleasure"?

When "Sashay" (noun) means a short trip for pleasure, synonyms include excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, ramble and sally.