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- DictionaryPrance/prans/
verb
- 1. (of a horse) move with high springy steps: "the pony was prancing around the paddock"
noun
- 1. an act or instance of prancing.
Definitions of prance. verb. walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others. synonyms: cock, ruffle, sashay, strut, swagger, tittup. see more. verb. spring forward on the hind legs. “The young horse was prancing in the meadow” see more. verb. ride a horse such that it springs and bounds forward. see more. verb.
Prance definition: to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.. See examples of PRANCE used in a sentence.
4 days ago · 1. verb. If someone prances around, they walk or move around with exaggerated movements, usually because they want people to look at them and admire them. [disapproval] He was horrified at the thought of having to prance about on a stage in tights. [VERB adverb/preposition] 2. verb. When a horse prances, it moves with quick, high steps.
4 days ago · ( colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner. John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance. Derived terms [ edit] prancesome. prancy. Translations [ edit] ± of a horse. ± to strut. Noun [ edit] prance (plural prances) A prancing movement. Anagrams [ edit] parcen. Categories:
Definition of prance verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PRANCE meaning: to walk or dance in a proud way, often because you want people to look at you: . Learn more.
1. to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner; caper. 2. to move or walk in a proud or insolent manner. 3. (esp. of a horse) to spring from the hind legs, or move by springing. 4. to ride on a horse doing this. v.t. 5. to cause to prance. n. 6. the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
