Cavorting: meaning, definitions and examples
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cavorting
[ kษหvษหrtษชล ]
playful activity
Cavorting refers to the act of jumping or dancing around excitedly. It conveys a sense of playful, lively movement, often in a joyous or carefree manner. This word can also imply engaging in extravagant or lively behavior. People may cavort to express happiness, particularly in festive or celebratory situations. It can be used in both serious and humorous contexts.
Synonyms
bounding, dancing, frolicking, leaping.
Examples of usage
- The children were cavorting in the park.
- They spent the afternoon cavorting by the beach.
- The puppies were cavorting around the yard.
Translations
Translations of the word "cavorting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saltitante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hampeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฑะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skakaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใญๅใ
๐ซ๐ท sauter
๐ช๐ธ brincar
๐น๐ท zฤฑplamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ด๋ค๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุงูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ skรกkat
๐ธ๐ฐ skรกkaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ skakati
๐ฎ๐ธ hoppa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ saltar
Etymology
The word 'cavorting' has its origins in the early 19th century. It is derived from the verb 'cavort,' which can be traced back to the early American English usage, potentially borrowed from the French word 'caver,' meaning to caper or leap. The notion of playful and lively movement is embedded in its etymology, capturing a spirit of joy and exuberance. Over time, 'cavorting' has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of jumping or dancing but also the idea of engaging in lively, sometimes reckless revelry. Its use in literature and colloquial speech has reinforced its association with merriment and festive behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,421 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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