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prancing

/ˈpɹæn.sɪŋ/

Meanings
  • the act of prancing about or moving with light, lively steps; a manner of moving or carrying oneself with energy and spirit

    - "She pranced around the room, feeling light and carefree."
    - "The horses pranced proudly before the king, their manes and tails streaming in the wind."
    - "The children pranced and danced, their laughter ringing through the house."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with prancing
prancing , dancing , prickly , quickening
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. prancing () : the act of prancing about or moving with light, lively steps; a manner of moving or carrying oneself with energy and spirit

  2. prancing (Scots) : a type of footwear with a raised heel and a pointed toe; a high-heeled shoe


Variants
List of all variants of prancing that leads to same result
prance , pranced , prancer , prancers , prances , prancing
Etymology
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Old French prancier, from prancon, past participle of prancir, to prance, leap, or bound


Trivia
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  1. The word 'prancing' is derived from the Old French word 'prancier', which means 'to prance' or 'to leap'.

  2. In literature and art, the image of animals or people prancing around is often used to convey a sense of joy, excitement, or playfulness.


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    - To memorize the meaning of 'prancing', try visualizing the following scenario: Imagine a group of young goats gathered in a meadow. They are all prancing and frolicking around, jumping and kicking up their heels with joy and excitement. As you watch this scene unfold in your mind, you will begin to understand the true meaning of 'prancing': the act of moving or carrying oneself with energy, joy, and a light, lively step.


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