Synonyms

cavort

American

[kuh-vawrt] / kəˈvɔrt /

verb (used without object)

to prance or caper about.
to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner; have a lively good time; revel.

cavort British

/ kəˈvɔːt /

verb

(intr) to prance; caper

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Other Word Forms

cavorter noun

Etymology

Origin of cavort

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; earlier cavault, perhaps cur(vet) ( def. ) + vault ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The very first Christmas single is definitely scripted, but there’s still ample room for the four Beatles to cavort.

From Salon

The official trailer for the sequel shows the chirpy red-capped Italian plumber cavorting with his friends and nemeses in a colourful intergalactic universe.

From Barron's

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced last year to 25 years in prison for fraud, cavorted with football great Tom Brady and spoke on stage with former President Bill Clinton.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lady Gaga is also teetering around on crutches, cavorting with zombies and crossing the River Styx.

From BBC

The sight of teams slumped on the turf and opposing managers stunned while Ferguson and his players cavorted on the sidelines became a constant narrative as a great team achieved great successes.

From BBC

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