prance UK /ˈpɹɑːns/US /ˈpɹæns/verb 2noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To spring forward on the hind legs. •(figurative) To strut about in a showy manner.John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance. noun1 •A prancing movement.There seemed a little prance of triumph in his movement, — 1915 formspranced · prancing · prances