Waltz

/wɔːlts/

The meaning and definition of Waltz, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. (usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
    “He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.”
  2. To accomplish a task with little effort.
    “Don't worry about the interview — you'll waltz it.”
noun
  1. A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
  2. A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.

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Origin

From German Walzer.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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