In RuPaul’s 'Supermodel (You Better Work)', the words ‘Sashay, Shantay’ are said in one sentence and could actually be french for ‘Know how to sing’ i.e. ‘Sachez chanter

'Shantay, you stay' is used when a queen keeps her place in the race after Lipsyncing for her life. It could be argued that this could mean : 'You sang well, you stay.' In french : 'Tu as bien chanté, tu restes.'

Chanté/ chanter is pronounced 'Shantay' in french.
'Shantay, you stay. Sashay, away.' 'Work, Sashay, Shantay' - Supermodel (You Better Work)
by Polon007 June 12, 2021
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