waltz matilda

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Definition of waltz matilda in English English dictionary

To travel with a swag; that is, with one's belongings wrapped in a cloth

(deyim) Waltz (or walk) Matilda: carry such a bundle

Hyphenation

waltz Ma·til·da

Turkish pronunciation

wôls mıtîldı

Pronunciation

/ˈwôls məˈtəldə/ /ˈwɔːls məˈtɪldə/

Etymology

() waltz from German auf der Walz (“traveling craftsman”) + matilda (“romantic name for swag, origin uncertain”)