high-step

[ hahy-step ]

verb (used without object)

, high-stepped, high-step·ping.

1. to walk or run by raising the legs higher than normal.

verb (used with object)

, high-stepped, high-step·ping.

1. to approach or step over by high-stepping.

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-step¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

About his long first-quarter interception return Saturday: He nearly broke into a high-step as a tribute to his dad.

From Seattle Times

“Gross, man,” said Kojo, trying to high-step his way across the floor to avoid the sticky puddles of brown bat doo.

From Literature

On first-and-10 from midfield, Taylor had a dazzling 40-yard run in which he used a high-step hesitation to zoom past Bills safety Jordan Poyer.

From New York Times

I got a chance to ride the high-step C4 around Central Park this week and found the pedal-assist to be nearly instantaneous and incredibly intuitive.

From The Verge

The C4 comes in a high-step or step-through frame and is available for pre-order for the early bird price of $1,990.

From The Verge