waltz


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
waltz /wɔːl(t)s, wɒl-/
noun a dance in triple time performed by a couple, who turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor.

■ a piece of music written for or in the style of this dance.

verb
  • 1 dance a waltz.
  • 2 move or act lightly, casually, or inconsiderately: you can't just waltz in and expect to make a mark.
– origin C18: from Ger. Walzer, from walzen ‘revolve’.
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