prancing
verb (present participle)UK /ˈprɑːnsɪŋ/
US /ˈprænsɪŋ/
Moving with high, happy steps like a horse.
The little pony was prancing around the field.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Walking in a proud or showy way.
He came prancing into the room like he owned it.
3. Moving in a lively, excited manner.
The children were prancing with joy at the party.
4. The act of a horse lifting its front legs high while moving.
The horse's prancing showed it was full of energy.