high-step
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of high-step
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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In the third quarter, Longstreet committed his second interception of the game, leading Daryus Dixson to high-step into the end zone on a 32-yard pick-six.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2024
And it will come in two frame types: high-step or step-through.
From The Verge ● Jul. 20, 2021
Floyd would sometimes high-step his way down the hallway, imitating the school’s celebrated drum majors, his long legs jutting up and down.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2020
And when she gets really dirty, Ms. Schumer pairs jokes with pantomimes of tap dancing or a tip of a cap accompanied by a high-step.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2016
“Gross, man,” said Kojo, trying to high-step his way across the floor to avoid the sticky puddles of brown bat doo.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
Frolicking shirtless, the 320-pound defensive tackle high-stepped and skipped, grinning ear-to-ear as he kicked up grass and dirt an hour before No. 11 Penn State outlasted Northwestern 17-7 in the slop on Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Lane high-stepped his way through the end zone and tried to leap into the arms of delirious Eagles fans.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2021
Only after Floyd-Hill shared her son’s diagnosis did family members finally reveal that CMT is what caused her brother to walk with an uneven, high-stepped gait.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Sean Johnson high-stepped his way up the stairs at the back of a makeshift stage as his New York City FC teammates parted to let the standout goalie slide through the gap.
From Fox News ● Dec. 5, 2021
Upon returning to the construction site, Curly locked the gate behind him and high-stepped to the safety of the trailer.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
Despite the marching bands, high-stepping horses and massive floral displays again rolling through Pasadena’s streets, ticket sales dropped dramatically and spectators were noticeably fewer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2023
DaBaby figured heavily into the weekend as he gave a motivational speech the night before the game and led the team onto the field by high-stepping along the sideline.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
But he also ended this glimpse at their run of bad luck with high-stepping mirth and one of the most joyous scenes in modern movies.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2023
The showstopping number from the Indian action spectacular was recreated on the Dolby Theater stage, complete with suspenders popping, manic high-stepping and frenetic nodding.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Dave was high-stepping the way in front and the six “fingers” were a weaving chorus line behind him.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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