Poussade
dieNounarchaic term for a push, shove, or a flirtatious gesture
English translations
- 01
push
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Tanzschritt im Gesellschaftstanz, bei dem sich Paare umeinander drehen.
- English meaning
- Poussade
- Synonym
- Schiebetanz
- German example
- Die Poussade ist ein eleganter Tanzschritt.
- English example
- The poussade is an elegant dance step.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Poussade
- Plural Form
- die Poussaden
Example sentences with “Poussade”
Er gab ihr eine kleine Poussade, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu gewinnen. (He gave her a little nudge to get her attention.)
Frequently asked questions
How does Poussade differ from Poussage?
While both share a French root, 'Poussade' (feminine, die) typically refers to a physical push or a nudge, whereas 'Poussage' usually refers to the act of courting or flirting.