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Cavort: meaning, definitions and examples

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cavort

 

[ kəˈvɔrt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

playful jumping

To cavort means to jump or dance around exuberantly. This term typically conveys a sense of playfulness and energy. It is often used to describe lively movements that are carefree and spirited. The word can also imply frolicking or prancing about, usually in a joyful manner.

Synonyms

dance, frolic, gambol, prance, skip

Examples of usage

  • The children cavorted in the yard.
  • The dogs cavorted on the beach.
  • At the festival, everyone began to cavort with joy.

Translations

Translations of the word "cavort" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pular

🇮🇳 कूदना

🇩🇪 herumspringen

🇮🇩 melompat

🇺🇦 скакати

🇵🇱 skakać

🇯🇵 跳ねる

🇫🇷 sauter

🇪🇸 saltar

🇹🇷 zıplamak

🇰🇷 뛰다

🇸🇦 قفز

🇨🇿 skákat

🇸🇰 skákať

🇨🇳 跳跃

🇸🇮 skočiti

🇮🇸 hoppa

🇰🇿 секіру

🇬🇪 ხტუნვა

🇦🇿 sıçramaq

🇲🇽 saltar

Word origin

The word 'cavort' comes from the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal word 'cavort', which meant to leap or dance. Its origins can be traced back to the earlier definition of 'cavort' in the English language, which conveyed a sense of leaping or bounding, reminiscent of the energetic movements of both humans and animals. The term likely has connections to the French word 'cavorter', meaning to caper or frolic, which also signifies lively and playful behavior. Over time, 'cavort' has maintained its association with joyfulness and exuberance, evolving in its usage to capture the spirit of merriment in various contexts. The lively connotation of the word has made it a descriptive choice for expressing a carefree attitude and vibrant activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,321, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.