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Definition of prancing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorexhibiting a showy or lively manner
- The prancing performer dazzled the audience.
2.
lively movementmoving with high lively steps
- The prancing horse caught everyone's attention.
Origin of prancing
Middle English, prauncen (to strut)
Terms with prancing included in their meaning
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behavior
appearing lively or spirited like prancing
exercise
form of exercise combining dance and prancing
fitness
engage in a fitness routine combining dance and prancing
Examples of prancing in a sentence
Her prancing steps showed her excitement. The prancing deer leaped over the stream. A prancing cat chased the butterfly.
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- French:gambadant, caracolant, ...
- German:lebhaft, tänzelnd, ...
- Italian:saltellante, ...
- Spanish:vivaz, brincador, ...
- Portuguese:saltitante, vivaz, ...
- Chinese:活泼的, 腾跃的, ...
- Japanese:派手な, 跳ねる, ...
- Arabic:مُتَبَخْتِر, مُتَبَختِر, ...
- Hebrew:מְפַזֵּז, מְפַזֵּז, ...
- Russian:прыгающий, гарцующий, ...
- Ukrainian:жвавий, ...
- Hindi:इठलाता, इठलाता हुआ, ...
Definition of prance - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
horse controltr. cause a horse to move with lively stepstr.
- He pranced the horse to show its agility.
2.
showy movementintr. walk or move with high, showy steps to attract attentionintr.
- The horse pranced across the arena to impress the crowd.
Noun
1.
showy walkshowy or exaggerated way of walking
- His prance caught everyone's attention at the party.
2.
equestrianlively springing movement of a horse
- The horse's prance was graceful and energetic.
Origin of prance
Middle English, pranken (to show off)
Examples of prance in a sentence
She pranced her pony past the judges. He pranced onto the stage in a sequined jacket. The pony pranced whenever visitors approached the stable. The model's prance was the highlight of the runway. His prance was unmistakable as he entered the room. The prance of the horse was admired by all spectators.
During the parade, the horse's prance was perfectly in sync with the music.
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- French:faire trotter, démarche, ...
- German:tänzeln lassen, Gehabe, ...
- Italian:far trottare, andatura impettita, ...
- Spanish:hacer corvetear, manera de caminar, ...
- Portuguese:fazer piafar, andar pomposo, ...
- Chinese:使马轻快地踏步, 炫耀步态, ...
- Japanese:馬を活発な足取りで歩かせる, 派手な歩き方, ...
- Arabic:خَطَّرَ, مشي استعراضي, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצְעִיד בִּקְפִיצוֹת, מַהֲלָךְ רַאֲוָתָנִי, ...
- Russian:выступать, показная походка, ...
- Ukrainian:гарцювати, показна хода, ...
- Hindi:चंचल चाल से चलाना, इतराती चाल, ...
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