Cavorting: meaning, definitions and examples

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cavorting

 

[ kษ™หˆvษ”หrtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hampeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญๅ›žใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brincar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ์–ด๋‹ค๋‹ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู‚ุงูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skakati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.