Posted on 03/30/2005 5:42:21 AM PST by VRWCmember
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
sashay \sash-AY\ verb
1. to make the sliding dance step called chasse
2a. walk, glide, go
2b. to strut or move about in an ostentatious or conspicuous manner *
2c. to proceed or move in a diagonal or sideways manner
* Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
Example sentence:
Cameras flashed and fans screamed as the latest pop princess sashayed down the red carpet.
Did you know?
The French verb "chasse" ("to make a sliding dance step") danced into English unaltered in the early 19th century, but as the word gained popularity in America people often had difficulty pronouncing and transcribing its French rhythms. By 1836, "sashay" had begun to appear in print in American sources. Authors such as Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, and John Updike have all since put their names on the word's dance card and have enjoyed the liveliness and attitude "sashay" adds to descriptions of movement. They and many, many others have helped "sashay" slide away from its French dance origins to strut its stuff in descriptions of various walks and moves.
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
It's a hoax. See #26 on that thread.
I can't believe I fell for it. The worst thing is it seems totally plausible.
Nice seeing you, Sweets!
Yes, she's displaying a very nice gash as she shashays down the runway.
Er, sash.
Sash. Yes. That's it.
(Robt decides to probe deeper into the matter.)
Sure sounds like a "master race" to me. I'm glad I didn't procreate. I have brown eyes.
You're kidding. I didn't read the posts. I'm going over right now. 26, huh?
Nicce to be here. I've been so busy I don't know whether I am coming or going.
But I do happen to know today is the annual trip to vegas day!
Whooo Hoooo
You'll have to model it, you know!!! ;-P
It just so sounds like CA.
I noticed that, too. Must be in style nowadays.
Tomorrow I'm in a Black Jack Tournament at Harrah's. Not the Harrah's in Las Vegas, though. Dang it all.
Did you get the Tim Wilson song I sent you last week in email?
yep
One has to admit that is a well done hoax - and has fooled a bunch of folks.
Ya see, Cyber changed me from Netscrape to IE, and I still get a bit mixed up. It's all his fault. LOL!
Thanks.....we seriously doubt the guy is anywhere around. The plant where it happened is only about 10 miles from the state line........he was probably in Maryland within 15 minutes and now who knows.
Did you read my comments on that thread?
It is a funny song. Sort of my philosophy on life too!
See my comment at post #41 on that thread.
Do you ever get e-mails from people with their names and a number on the e-mail? I just delete them. They scare me. But in one week, I received about 20 of them.
I think you warned me one time. I think I should have heeded that warning that you don't give out your e-mail address unless you know the person to whom you are giving it.
Can't wait to hear it when Cyber gets home!
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