prancing
word · lemma: prance
Definition
Moving with high, springy steps, often in a joyful or playful way. Usually describes animals like horses, but can also describe people acting lively or showy.
Usage & Nuances
Often seen in literary or descriptive writing, commonly about horses or playful people. Implies light, bouncy, or showy movement. Sometimes used to suggest arrogance if about people. Not used for ordinary walking or running.
Spanish: pateando (caballo) - saltando alegrementePortuguese (BR): saltitando - empinando-se (cavalo)Portuguese (PT): saltitando - empoleirando-se (cavalo)Chinese (Simplified): 欢蹦乱跳 - 步伐轻快（马）Chinese (Traditional): 歡蹦亂跳 - 步伐輕快（馬）Hindi: उठल-कूद करते हुए चलना - नाचते हुए चलनाArabic: يتبختر - يقفز برشاقةBengali: লাফাতে লাফাতে চলা - দাপিয়ে চলাRussian: скакать - резвитьсяJapanese: 跳ね回る - 軽やかに歩くVietnamese: nhảy nhót - bước nhún nhảyKorean: 경쾌하게 뛰다 - 까불거리다Turkish: seki seki yürümek - hoplaya zıplaya gitmekUrdu: اچھل کود کرنا - اترا کر چلناIndonesian: meloncat-loncat - berjalan dengan riang
Example Sentences
He was prancing down the street like he owned the place.
natural
The dog's tail wagged as it came prancing toward me.
natural
Stop prancing around and get to work!
natural
The horse was prancing in the field.
basic
The children are prancing around the playground.
basic
She came prancing into the room, excited to share her news.
basic