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waltz

waltz [ wawlts ]


noun  (plural waltz·es)
Definition:
 
1. dance for couples in triple time: a ballroom dance in triple time in which a couple turn continuously while moving around

2. music for waltz: the music for a waltz

3. something easy: something that can be accomplished effortlessly ( informal )



verb  (past and past participle waltzed, present participle waltz·ing, 3rd person present singular waltz·es)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb dance waltz: to dance a waltz, or lead somebody in a waltz
waltzed me around the room

2. intransitive verb move with self-confidence: to move quickly with ease and self-assurance ( informal )
She just waltzed right in and demanded more money.

3. intransitive verb succeed easily: to achieve success effortlessly in an activity

[Late 18th century. < German Walzer< walzen "waltz, roll, revolve"]
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