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waltz

The correct spelling is waltz.

How to pronounce waltz

noun

IPA: /wɔːlts/

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The correct spelling is waltz. A ballroom dance in 3/4 time. For example: "They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record."

Usage Examples

They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record.

He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.

Don't worry about the interview — you'll waltz it.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
  2. 2.A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
  3. 3.A simple task.

verb

  1. 1.To dance the waltz (with).
  2. 2.(usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
  3. 3.To accomplish a task with little effort.
  4. 4.To move with fanfare.

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