waltz

waltz¹ [wo:ls US wo:lts] n

[Date: 1700-1800; : German; Origin: walzer, from walzen 'to roll, dance']

1.) a fairly slow dance with a regular pattern of three beats

2.) a piece of music intended for this type of dance

▪ a Strauss waltz

waltz ²

waltz² v

1.)

to dance a waltz

▪ They waltzed elegantly around the dance floor.

2.) [I always + adverb/preposition] [i]informal

to walk somewhere calmly and confidently - used to show disapproval

waltz in/into/up to

▪ Jeff just waltzed up to the bar and helped himself to a drink.

▪ She can't waltz in here and start making changes.

waltz off with [waltz off with sth] phr v

to take something without permission or without realizing that you have done this

▪ Joe must have waltzed off with my jacket.

waltz through [waltz through sth] phr v

informal to pass an examination, win a game etc very well and without any difficulty