Word For The Day, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 - sashay

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary ^ | 03/30/2005 | The Janitor

[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....

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[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Watch Hillary strut and sashay
Such "brilliance" we hear this lass say
Mr. Clinton's first wife
Both pro-choice and pro-life
How much does that massive ass weigh?

[Slip18]

I find this paragrah very, very interesting:

In addition, the revelation that the U.N. has agreed to pay the legal fees of Benon Sevan is beyond comprehension. That the U.N. would pay for his defense, and finance it through the very institution he abused, is immoral and unethical. In my opinion, there is probable cause to criminally charge Mr. Sevan for his actions. The fact that the U.N. is reimbursing Mr. Sevan with money that rightfully belongs to the Iraqi people is outrageous.

[VRWCmember]

As incredulous as it may seem around here, I actually have to work for a living and if I don't get my arse out of here and get some of that nasty four-letter word done, things might get ugly in my office.

Y'all have a fun hump day and I'll try to check in later.

[VRWCmember]

LMAO! Thanks TSSYF. That is a great note for me to enjoy as I exit stage RIGHT!

[Laura Earl]

ELay has Ashaylayed into the lassroomcay.

[tioga]

What a strong stomach you have to type such verbiage. Now go take a good long look at post 25 and take some deep breaths. There you go, you will recover soon. BTY, maybe it's Post 22 you are interested in. I don't believe we have met, welcome to class.

[Texan5]

Well, there we are-I was just getting ready to walk out the door to a jobsite when fog came moving downriver all of a sudden-now I can't even see where my driveway meets he road, so I guess I'm trapped here till it lifts or moves on-

It's so difficult to comprehend
The ignorance of the masses
They've believed the 'rats so long
That they need reality classes

There is no "lock box" or "account" for us
In the socialist insecurity scheme
There never was-to think otherwise
Is just a sheeple's dream

Mr. Roosevelt intended for all to pay in
And said the government would protect
Your account, but you weren't supposed to
Live long enough to collect

The whole thing is just a ponzi scheme
To tax your paycheck more and more
The key to the lockbox is long lost-
Just go and ask Al Gore

[Slip18]

Thanks for the wonderful word, Vastie. We'll see you later!

[Slip18]

I haven't done pig Latin in so long.

[tioga]

Norm didn't hold anything back, just wow. It was all good stuff, especially since the MSM is willing to white wash this for the masses.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Morning.

[Gabz]

Have a good day!!!!!!!!!!

[secret garden]

Kofi should pay for his corrupt behavior and dealings, but he will just sashay if no one holds him accountable.

[Texan5]

Grrrrr! I said preview, not post! I wasn't finished ranting yet-

So let the 'rats keep playing their tune
And the sheeple continue to sashay
To the robbery of their wallets while
The rest of us find a better way

[Gabz]

I know what fog is - so I sympathize with you.

My problem this morning is this bright light coming into my windows.........it's been so long since I've seen such a thing that I have no idea what to make of it.

Yes, folks - the sun is actually shining.......I don't know how to act.

[secret garden]

Now that's hillaryous!

[Texan5]

Is the sashay Hillary uses in her closet lilac sachet or eau de la sour grapes?

[Texan5]

Enjoy your day!

[Slip18]

I thought your prose was missing a paragraph. Now it's now perfect!

Oh, I remember fog from CA. I hate that soup.

[Slip18]

Vastie had to exit right to do the four-word dance.