prance
/præns/
verb
- To move with high, springy steps, often in a lively or proud way.
- He watched the dancers prance across the stage with joyful energy.
- The horse began to prance around the field, tossing its mane.
- The little girl would prance across the room in her new dress.
- To walk or behave in a way that shows you think you are important or impressive.
- The celebrity pranced into the restaurant as if she owned the place.
- Stop prancing around and help me clean up this mess.
- He pranced through the office after getting the promotion.
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noun
- A lively, high-stepping movement or walk.
- She gave a little prance of delight when she heard the good news.
- With a playful prance, the puppy bounded across the lawn.
- The horse broke into a prance as it felt the rider's excitement.