Waltz
noun
1.
a ballroom dance, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
2.
a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
3.
Informal. an easy victory or accomplishment:
The game was a waltz—we won by four touchdowns. The math exam was a waltz.
adjective
4.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the waltz, as music, rhythm, or dance:
waltz tempo.
verb (used without object)
5.
to dance or move in a waltz step or rhythm:
an invitation to waltz.
6.
Informal.
to move breezily or casually:
to waltz in late for dinner.
to progress easily or successfully (often followed by through):
to waltz through an exam.
verb (used with object)
7.
to lead (a partner) in dancing a waltz.
8.
Informal. to move or lead briskly and easily:
He waltzed us right into the governor’s office.
9.
to fill (a period of time) with waltzing (often followed by away, through, etc.):
They waltzed the night away.
noun
1.
a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room
2.
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
verb
3.
to dance or lead (someone) in or as in a waltz: he waltzed her off her feet
4.
(intransitive) to move in a sprightly and self-assured manner
5.
(intransitive) (informal) to succeed easily
walsy
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