high-stepping

American  

[hahy-step-ing] / ˈhaɪˈstɛp ɪŋ /

adjective

1. seeking unrestrained pleasure, as by frequenting night clubs, parties, etc.; leading a wild and fast life.

   a high-stepping young crowd.

2. (of a horse) moving with the leg raised high.

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Other Word Forms

• high-stepper noun

Etymology

Origin of high-stepping

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

With its petal-packed floats, marching bands and high-stepping horses, the parade travels 5½ miles along the streets of Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

With its petal-packed floats, marching bands and high-stepping horses, the New Year’s Day event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and will travel 5½ miles along the streets of Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Stroud faked a handoff to fullback Andrew Beck and dashed to the right before high-stepping his way into the end zone to put Houston on top 14-13.

From Seattle Times

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