Meaning & use
waltz
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A ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples, or the music written for such a dance.
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The couple glided gracefully across the floor during the waltz.
He waltzed into the office an hour late without a word of apology.
A note on using this word
Originating in 18th-century Austria and Germany, the waltz was considered scandalous in its early years for the close hold between partners.
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2. verb
Informal: to move confidently or casually, especially into a situation without invitation or effort.
She waltzed into the interview as if she already had the job.
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