prance
1prance
verb \ˈpran(t)s\prancedpranc·ing
Definition of PRANCE
intransitive verb
1
: to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
2
: to ride on a prancing horse
3
: to walk or move in a spirited manner : strut; also : to dance about
transitive verb
: to cause (a horse) to prance
— pranc·er \ˈpran(t)-sər\ noun
Examples of PRANCE
- The singer pranced around on stage.
- The little boy pranced across the room in his cowboy costume.
Origin of PRANCE
Middle English prauncen
First Known Use: 14th century
2prance
nounDefinition of PRANCE
: an act or instance of prancing; specifically : a prancing movement
First Known Use of PRANCE
1751
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