high horse

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy hawrs]
- /haɪ hɔrs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy hawrs]
- /haɪ hɔrs/

Definition of high horse words

noun high horse a haughty attitude or temper; a contemptuous manner. 1

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Origin of high horse

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425

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Parts of speech for High horse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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high horse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

high horse usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for high horse

noun high horse

condescension — Condescension is condescending behaviour.
patronization — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.

All 2 Synonyms of high horse