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Meaning of the word waltz in English

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waltz

US /wɑːls/
UK /wɑːls/
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Noun

1.

a ballroom dance in triple time performed by a couple who turn continuously as they progress around the dance floor

Example:
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They danced a beautiful waltz across the ballroom.
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The orchestra played a lively Viennese waltz.

Verb

1.

dance a waltz

Example:
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They began to waltz slowly around the room.
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He asked her to waltz with him.
2.

move in a casual, confident, or impudent manner

Example:
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He just waltzed in without knocking.
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She waltzed through the interview as if she owned the place.
Synonym:
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