prance
6 synonyms for prance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move about with high, springy steps, often showing off.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use prance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prance around
prance about
Etymology
From Middle English "prancen," likely a variant of "pranken" ("to show off"), related to "prank" in its older sense of dressing or acting ostentatiously.
Full origin of prance →Frequently asked questions
What does “prance” mean?
The word “prance” means to move about with high, springy steps, often showing off. In plain terms, walking or moving in a bouncy, showy way, often to draw attention.
How do you pronounce “prance”?
“Prance” is pronounced PRAHNS (/ˈpɹæns/ in IPA).
How do you use “prance” in a sentence?
Here is “prance” used in a sentence: “The horse pranced proudly around the show ring.”
What part of speech is “prance”?
“Prance” is a verb.
Where does the word “prance” come from?
The word “prance” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "prancen," likely a variant of "pranken" ("to show off"), related to "prank" in its older sense of dressing or acting ostentatiously.
