high-stepping

[ hahy-step-ing ]

/ ˈhaɪˈstɛp ɪŋ /

seeking unrestrained pleasure, as by frequenting night clubs, parties, etc.; leading a wild and fast life: a high-stepping young crowd.

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

Origin of high-stepping

First recorded in 1840–50

high-step·per, noun

high-step

[ hahy-step ]

/ ˈhaɪˌstɛp /

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

to approach or step over by high-stepping.

First recorded in 1840–50

I must tell you before I forget it about the friend with the high-stepping horses.

Daisy |Miranda Eliot Swan
The two comrades moved quickly to one side, and they saw emerge from the fog a high-stepping team drawing a closed carriage.

Frontier Boys in Frisco |Wyn Roosevelt
"You should really see it," cried all the young men, with details about the harness and the high-stepping mare which were endless.

The Wizard's Son, Vol. 2(of 3) |Margaret Oliphant
"Rather a high-stepping young person, I thought," said Bellingham.

The Quality of Mercy |W. D. Howells

Brought him a high-stepping, fiery, thoroughbred colt which was the admiration and envy of all Riveredge.

Three Little Women |Gabrielle E. Jackson