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safaa
what is { sashay } ?
Why don't you sashay over to the store and get some bottled water?
it is used in 1830s .
17 mrt. 2010 21:11
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Hi Safaa, there are many meanings of this word. Here's the dictionary definition
sa·shay (s-sh) Informal
intr.v. sa·shayed, sa·shay·ing, sa·shays
1.
a. To walk or proceed, especially in an easy or casual manner.
b. To strut or flounce in a showy manner: sashaying around the dinner party in his fancy new clothes.
2. To perform the chassé in dancing.
3. To move in a sideways manner.
n.
1. A chassé.
2. An excursion; an outing.
3. A figure in square dancing in which partners circle each other by taking sideways steps.
In this case the modern version would be: Why don't you pop over to the store and get some bottled water?
17 maart 2010
Great definitions. :D
I think in this context, the word 'sashay' is used sarcastically - the speaker probably thinks the listener is arrogant. A 'sashay' is quite showy, too showy just for getting bottled water!
18 maart 2010
Hi Safaa,
To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others.
17 maart 2010
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
Schrijf je vragen op en laat de moedertaalsprekers je helpen!
safaa
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