prance

/præns/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.