waltz Matilda Definition

Matilda
noun

(Austral)
1. A tramp's bundle or swag.

Idiom: waltz Matilda

To travel around carrying one's swag.

Etymology: 19c: from the female personal name.

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waltz
noun waltzes

1. A slow or fast ballroom dance in triple time, in which the dancers spin round the room.
2. A piece of music for this dance or in this style.

verb, intr waltzes, waltzed, waltzing

1. To dance a waltz.
2. colloq
To go or move with vivacity and easy confidence.
Example: She just waltzed in and took over
Form: waltz in (often)
Form: waltz off

Idiom: waltz Matilda

See under Matilda.

Etymology: 18c: from German Walzer, from walzen to roll or dance.