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

1. The singer pranced around on stage.
2. The little boy pranced across the room in his cowboy costume.

Origin of PRANCE

Middle English prauncen

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PRANCE

Synonyms: strut, sashay, stalk, swagger

Related Words: flounce, mince, traipse; pussyfoot, tiptoe; sweep; parade, promenade; pad, step, tread; pace, stride; lumber, lurch, pound, shamble, shuffle, stagger

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