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| waltz [ wawlts ] |
noun (plural waltz·es) |
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1. dance for couples in triple time: a ballroom dance in triple time in which a couple turn continuously while moving around
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2. music for waltz: the music for a waltz
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3. something easy: something that can be accomplished effortlessly
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informal
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verb (past and past participle waltzed, present participle waltz·ing, 3rd person present singular waltz·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb dance waltz: to dance a waltz, or lead somebody in a waltz
 waltzed me around the room
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2. intransitive verb move with self-confidence: to move quickly with ease and self-assurance
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informal
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 She just waltzed right in and demanded more money.
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3. intransitive verb succeed easily: to achieve success effortlessly in an activity
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| [Late 18th century. < German Walzer< walzen "waltz, roll, revolve"] |