n. & v.
--n.
1. a dance in triple time performed by couples who rotate and progress round the floor.
2 the usu. flowing and melodious music for this.
--v.
1. intr. dance a waltz.
2 intr. (often foll. by in, out, round, etc.) colloq. move lightly, casually, with deceptive ease, etc. (waltzed in and took first prize).
3 tr. move (a person) in or as if in a waltz, with ease (was waltzed off to Paris).
Phrases and idioms:
waltz Matilda see MATILDA.
Derivatives:
waltzer n.
Etymology: G Walzer f. walzen revolve