prancer
Prancer (noun) means someone or something (often a horse) that prances. Example: “The young colt was already a natural prancer in the paddock.”
How to use prancer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that prances — moves with showy, high steps. Also the name of one of Santa's reindeer.
Word forms
- Plural
- prancers
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The young colt was already a natural _____ in the paddock.
Etymology
From "prance" plus the agent suffix "-er."