Prancing: meaning, definitions and examples

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prancing

 

[ หˆprรฆnsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, agility

Prancing refers to a lively, springing movement, often characterized by leaping or dancing. It is commonly associated with horses that move gracefully and energetically. The term can also describe the way a person walks or moves with a sense of joy or excitement. Prancing can indicate an air of confidence or a carefree attitude, often drawing attention due to its vivacity.

Synonyms

dancing, frolicking, leaping, springing

Examples of usage

  • The horse was prancing around the field.
  • She pranced with delight upon hearing the news.
  • The kids were prancing happily in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "prancing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skaczฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sautillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplayarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ์–ด๋‹ค๋‹ˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skakajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fara รญ kring

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ั–ะฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltando

Etymology

The word 'prance' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'prancen', which itself comes from the Old French 'prancer', meaning 'to leap or skip'. The etymology can be traced further back to a Germanic origin, with connections to the term 'frank', implying movement or action. Over time, the term evolved to embody a more playful or lively movement, commonly associated with animals, especially horses, but also extending to human actions. In literature and everyday language, 'prancing' evokes imagery of joyous, carefree movement, highlighting a sense of freedom and delight.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,059, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.