prance

 
Pronunciation: /prɑːns/

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