What does prance mean?
Prance means (of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs..
Prance
/pɹæn(t)s/ · verb
Meaning
(of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs..
Definitions by Sense
- (of a horse) To spring forward on the hind legs.
- (colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner.
- A prancing movement.
Example Sentences
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.”
There seemed a little prance of triumph in his movement,
Synonyms for prance
Antonyms for prance
Related Words
Word Forms
- prances
- prancing
- pranced
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for prance?
Common synonyms include ruffle, strut, swagger, sashay.
What is the opposite of prance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use prance in a sentence?
John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance.
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