verb
cavort
Cavort (verb) means to prance, frolic, gambol.
verb
1
To prance, frolic, gambol.
2
To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously.
3
To engage in extravagant pursuits, especially of a sexual nature.
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Etymology
Originated in the United States in 1793, as cauvaut, applying to horses, probably from the colloquial intensifying prefix ca-/ka- + vault (“jump, leap”); later generalized. Early sources connect it to cavault, a term for a certain demeanor of horses. Alternatively, a variation of curvet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cavort?
"cavort" (verb) means to prance, frolic, gambol.
What are the different meanings of cavort?
"cavort" has 3 main meanings: 1. To prance, frolic, gambol; 2. To move about carelessly, playfully or boisterously; 3. To engage in extravagant pursuits, especially of a sexual nature.