What does PRONK mean?

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Part of Speech: verb

Definition: (of an antelope or similar animal) jump straight up into the air with all four feet at once, especially as a form of display.

Pronunciations: US: /prɑŋk/, UK: /prɒŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word "pronk" originated from the Afrikaans word "pronk" which means "to show off". It is used to describe the display behavior of antelopes and other similar animals, where they jump straight up into the air with all four feet at once.

Synonyms: jump, leap, bound, hop

Related Words: jump, hoppy, leaps, vault, bounce

Example Sentences:

• The gazelle began to pronk across the savannah.
• The antelope was pronking in the field, showing off its agility.
• The impala pronked repeatedly to attract the attention of the female.