- Today's Word
Cavort
kuh-VORT
Definition
(verb) To jump or dance around excitedly; to behave in a lively or exuberant way.
Example
The children cavorted through the sprinklers, shrieking with joy.
Fun Fact
“Cavort” likely originated as a variation of “curvet,” a term used to describe a leaping movement by horses. It’s now used to convey carefree joy, frolicking, or exuberant celebration, often with a sense of unrestrained glee. Whether it’s kids playing, pets bounding around, or partygoers dancing freely, to cavort is to throw caution (and perhaps decorum) to the wind.
(noun/verb) A long, forceful, and aggressive speech. / To lecture someone in an intense, critical, or ranting manner.
The coach launched into a fiery harangue, chastising the team for their lack of effort.
From Middle French harangue meaning “public address,” rooted in assembly or gathering spaces where long speeches were delivered.