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waltz I. \ˈwȯlts also -ls\ noun (-es) Etymology: German walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve, dance, from Old High German walzan to turn, roll — more at welter 1. : a round dance in 3/4 time with a strong accent on the first beat of the measure that is characterized by one step to the beat typically executed with a constant gyrating motion at a moderately fast tempo — see boston III 1 2. a. : the music for dancing a waltz b. : an instrumental orchestral, or vocal composition in 3/4 time intended chiefly for concert performance II. verb (-ed/-ing/-es) Etymology: German walzen intransitive verb 1. : to dance a waltz < tried to waltz for the first time in years > 2. a. : to move about in a lively whimsical often aimless manner < think they can just waltz in and out of the house all day > < don't like strangers waltzing around up here — John Hersey > b. : to move along in an excited, noisy, or attention-seeking manner : flounce < saw the jolly bunch come waltzing in for eats — Sinclair Lewis > < waltzed out to the ladies' room to talk and smoke — Catherine Hubbell > 3. a. : to advance easily and successfully : proceed without a hitch : breeze — usually used with through < you'll waltz through most European customs — T.H.Fielding > < waltzed through the big games — Christian Science Monitor > b. : to approach boldly — used with up < can't just waltz up and introduce ourselves > transitive verb 1. : to lead (a partner) in a waltz : dance a waltz with < waltzed her around the room at a dizzying clip > 2. a. : to lead (as a person) in a hasty, determined, and unceremonious manner : march < grabbed the child's arm and waltzed him upstairs > < waltzed him through many phases of religiosity — Clemence Dane > b. : carry, lug < had to waltz this package all over town > • - waltz matilda - waltz off with III. adjective Etymology: waltz (I) : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a waltz < waltz step > < waltz tune > |