waltz

waltz
waltz1 [ wɔlts ] noun
the waltz a dance in which a pair of dancers turns continuously while moving around the dance floor
a. count the music for doing the waltz:
The orchestra played a waltz.
waltz
waltz 2 [ wɔlts ] verb
1. ) intransitive or transitive to dance a waltz or lead someone in dancing a waltz
a ) intransitive to turn, spin, or move quickly and smoothly as if dancing a waltz:
waltz around: The boat waltzed around in the eddying water.
2. ) intransitive INFORMAL to walk or go somewhere in a relaxed and confident way:
waltz in/into/past: Who does he think he is, waltzing in like that?
3. ) intransitive to succeed at something or achieve something very easily:
The team waltzed to an 89 40 victory.
,waltz `off with phrasal verb transitive INFORMAL
waltz off with something to take something without asking permission:
Someone has just waltzed off with my drink.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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