Prancing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹæn.sɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prancing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of prance.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of prance.
More Meanings
- The act of one who prances.
- (dated, now uncommon) That prances.
Example Sentences
But what was the good of saying that to him when he was on his high horse — a very prancing steed?
Then were the horse hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.
he jammed his second-best sword into the empty scabbard; he ordered out his wildest, tallest, most prancing and dancing parade horse
when great Aunt Ryder was exhausted with carrying her little nephews pick-a-back, Aunt Ellen was always willing to become a 'gee-gee' or riding-horse in her place, although certainly one of no very prancing and fiery temperament.
Word Forms
- prancings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ruffle, strut, swagger, cock, pony, flisky.
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