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prance

 

[ præns ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse behavior

To prance is to walk or move around in a proud or confident way, with high lively steps. Horses prance when they lift their front legs off the ground and then come down again in a lively way.

Synonyms

sashay, strut, swagger

Examples of usage

  • The horse began to prance around the field, showing off its beautiful mane.
  • The stallion started to prance in excitement before the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "prance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galopar

🇮🇳 उछलना

🇩🇪 traben

🇮🇩 melompat-lompat

🇺🇦 гарцювати

🇵🇱 paradować

🇯🇵 はね回る

🇫🇷 caracoler

🇪🇸 galopar

🇹🇷 sıçrayarak yürümek

🇰🇷 깡충깡충 뛰다

🇸🇦 يركض بخفة

🇨🇿 poskakovat

🇸🇰 poskakovať

🇨🇳 蹦跳

🇸🇮 poskakovati

🇮🇸 stökkva um

🇰🇿 секіру

🇬🇪 ხტუნვა

🇦🇿 atılıb-düşmək

🇲🇽 galopar

Word origin

The word 'prance' originated from Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch 'pranzen', meaning 'to dance'. The sense 'move with high lively steps' dates back to the late 16th century. It has been used to describe the spirited and lively movement of horses and people ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,597 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.