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prance

Pronunciation: /prɑːns/
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Definition of prance

verb

[no object, with adverbial of direction]
  • (of a horse) move with high springy steps:the pony was prancing around the paddock
  • (of a person) walk or move around with ostentatious, exaggerated movements:she pranced around the lounge impersonating her favourite pop stars

noun

  • an act or instance of prancing.

Derivatives

prancer

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin

prance in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of prance in the US English dictionary
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