adj
prancing
PRAN-sihng
Prancing (adj) means moving with showy, high, springy steps. Example: “The prancing ponies drew a crowd at the fair.”
adj
1
Moving with showy, high, springy steps.
"The prancing ponies drew a crowd at the fair."
noun
1
The act of moving with high, springy, showy steps.
"All that prancing around left the dancer breathless."
How to use prancing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "prance," describing bouncy, showy movement.
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Word forms
- Plural
- prancings
- Comparative
- more prancing
- Superlative
- most prancing
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Rhymes for prancing
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What does “prancing” mean?
The word “prancing” means moving with showy, high, springy steps. In plain terms, the -ing form of "prance," describing bouncy, showy movement.
How do you pronounce “prancing”?
“Prancing” is pronounced PRAN-sihng (/ˈpɹæn.sɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prancing” in a sentence?
Here is “prancing” used in a sentence: “The prancing ponies drew a crowd at the fair.”
What part of speech is “prancing”?
Depending on how it is used, “prancing” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “prancing” have?
“Prancing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving with showy, high, springy steps.
