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high-stepping

/ˈhaɪˌstɛp.ɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈhaɪˌstɛp.ɪŋ/formalamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который ходит гордой, оживлённой или показной походкой; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения амбициозности или хвастливости.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who walks with a proud, lively, or ostentatious gait; also used figuratively to mean ambitious or showy.

  1. Having a high stepB2informal

    Characterized by lifting the feet high off the ground while walking or marching.

    ruВысоко поднимающий ноги

    • The marching band performed with a high-stepping routine.
    • The horse was high-stepping proudly in the parade.
    • She walked with a high-stepping gait that caught everyone's attention.

    Antonymsflat-footedshuffling

Forms
  • more high-stepping comparative form
  • most high-stepping superlative form