prances
Moves with flair
Prances is the third-person singular form of prance—to move with high, exaggerated steps, suggesting energy or self-display.
Horses prance when they lift their legs high in a spirited gait.
People prance when walking with theatrical flair or affected dignity: She prances around like she owns the place.
The word often carries a mocking edge, implying vanity or showing off.
Lighthearted playful movement
- gambolPlayful leaping about
- cavortPlay with lively movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- skipTo deliberately exclude
leap · bound · pounce · caper · lark · frisky · jaunty · frolicking
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
skip · leap · bound · pounce · caper · lark · frisky · jaunty · frolicking · dance
strut
Proud, showy gait
parade · posture · peacock · showoff · flounce · sashay · mince · grandstand · display · theatrical
trot
Pace between walk, canter
equestrian · stallion · mare · foal · high-stepping · bridle · saddle · mane · hoof · pasture