prance
noun
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L325808 on Wikidata ↗verb
- (of an animal) to rise by springing on hind legs
- manner of motion
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɑːns/ / [ˈpʰɹʷɑːns] / /ˈpɹɐːns/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English prancen, prauncen (“to prance”, literally “to show off”), variant of Middle English pranken (“to prank”), thus probably from the same ultimate root as prank. Cognate with Bavarian prangezen, prangssen (“to put on airs”), Alemannic German pranzen (“to strut”).
- A prancing movement.
“There seemed a little prance of triumph in his movement,”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English prancen, prauncen (“to prance”, literally “to show off”), variant of Middle English pranken (“to prank”), thus probably from the same ultimate root as prank. Cognate with Bavarian prangezen, prangssen (“to put on airs”), Alemannic German pranzen (“to strut”).
- To spring forward on the hind legs.
- To strut about in a showy manner.
“John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance.”
““So, so beautiful. I'm gonna do one last roly-poly before we go. [snorting, squealing] At least I had one moment of joy in a life of drudgery. Where will the truffle hunt take us next?” “Nowhere. You're free, Jambone. I'm releasing you from nose jail.” “Really? I can stay here in this paradise and prance and frolic?” “Just stick to frolicking.” “[emotional] Thank you, Mr. Bender. You're the kindest person I've ever met.” “Really? [crying] That's horrible.””