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Prance

/pɹɑːn(t)s/

A prancing movement.

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📖 Definitions of "Prance"

noun

1
A prancing movement.

verb

1
(of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.
2
To strut about in a showy manner.

🔄 Synonyms of "Prance"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ruffleverb	(transitive) To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
strutnoun	(intransitive, by extension, also figuratively) To walk haughtily or proudly with one's head held high.
swaggernoun	To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
sashayverb	(intransitive) To walk casually, showily, or in a flirty manner; to strut, swagger or flounce.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Prance"

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Word	Definition
ruffleverb	(transitive) To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
strutnoun	(intransitive, by extension, also figuratively) To walk haughtily or proudly with one's head held high.
swaggernoun	To behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
sashayverb	(intransitive) To walk casually, showily, or in a flirty manner; to strut, swagger or flounce.
cocknoun	A male bird, especially:
cavortverb	(intransitive) To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.
praunceverb	Archaic form of prance. [(of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.]
rampnoun	An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
rearnoun	The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order.
pronknoun	A gait or a leap in which all four legs are used to push off the ground at once.
jaunceverb	To prance; to frolic.
rise upverb	To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.
spraddlenoun	A manner of walking with the legs spread out.
branknoun	(usually in the plural) A metal bridle formerly used as a torture device to hold the head of a scold and restrain the tongue.
pouncenoun	A sudden leaping attack.
capriolenoun	A leap that a horse makes with all fours, upwards only, without advancing, but with a kick or jerk of the hind legs when at the height of the leap.
gallopnoun	The fastest gait of a horse, a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.
piaffenoun	(dressage) A calm, composed, elevated trot in place.
kick upverb	(informal, figuratively, transitive) To stir up (trouble), to cause (a disturbance).
tittupnoun	A caper, or canter.