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Prances

A prancing movement.

📖 Definitions of "Prances"

noun
  1. 1

    A prancing movement.

verb
  1. 1

    (of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.

  2. 2

    To strut about in a showy manner.

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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.
swaggernounTo 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.
cocknounA male bird, especially:
cavortsnoun(intransitive) To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.
sashaysverb(intransitive) To walk casually, showily, or in a flirty manner; to strut, swagger or flounce.
sauntersverb(intransitive) To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.
slinksverb(intransitive) To sneak about furtively.
scampersverb(intransitive) To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.
waddlesverb(intransitive) To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.
skulksverbTo move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
preensverb(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
amblesverb(intransitive) To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.
scurriesverbTo run with quick light steps, to scamper.
swaggersverbTo behave (especially to walk or carry oneself) in a pompous, superior manner.
glidesverb(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
skittersnoun(intransitive) To move hurriedly or as by bouncing or twitching; to scamper, to scurry; to scuttle.
wandersverb(intransitive) To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.
strollsnounA wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.

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