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Prancing

/ˈpɹæn.sɪŋ/

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

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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:
ponynoun	A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.
flisky	(Scotland, Northern England) Frisky; inclined to flisk (frisk) or caper.
saltantnoun	Leaping; jumping; dancing.
trappynoun	traplike, reminiscent of a trap
salient	Prominent; conspicuous.
trippingnoun	The act of one who trips.
aprowlnoun	Prowling.
scamperedverb	Achieved by a scampering motion.
quivernoun	(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
off like a bride's nightie	(Australia, slang, simile) Making a rapid departure; away.
at speed	(heraldry) Courant, in full chase: running, at full stride with its legs in the air.
cursitating	Moving about slightly.
night-trippingnoun	The act of making an excursion at night.
off like a prom dress	(simile, slang, Canada, US) Making a start, or departing, very rapidly.
ajognoun	Whilst jogging; with a jogging motion; with agitation.