adj

prancing

PRAN-sihng

Prancing (adj) means moving with showy, high, springy steps. Example: “The prancing ponies drew a crowd at the fair.”

adj

Moving with showy, high, springy steps.

"The prancing ponies drew a crowd at the fair."

noun

The act of moving with high, springy, showy steps.

"All that prancing around left the dancer breathless."

How to use prancing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "prance," describing bouncy, showy movement.

more prancing comparative, prancings plural, most prancing superlative

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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.