Meaning & use
Prance
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To move with high, springy steps, typically in a lively, confident, or showy way.
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The children pranced around the living room pretending to be horses.
He pranced into the room, delighted with his surprise announcement.
A note on using this word
Originally used mainly of horses; applying it to people carries a slightly playful or mocking tone.
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