cavort

[ kuh-vawrt ]

verb (used without object)

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

cavort

/ kəˈvɔːt /

verb

1. intr to prance; caper

Derived Forms

• caˈvorter, noun

Other Words From

• ca·vort·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavort¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavort¹

C19: perhaps from curvet

Related Words

• fool around
• gambol
• romp