horsey

hors·ey

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hawr-see]
- /ˈhɔr si/
- /ˈhɔː.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawr-see]
- /ˈhɔr si/

Definitions of horsey word

adjective horsey of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse. 1
adjective horsey dealing with or interested in horses, horseback riding, fox hunting, horse racing, etc.: the horsy set in local society. 1
adjective horsey rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure: That heavy coat makes you look horsy. 1
noun horsey Of or resembling a horse. 1
adjective horsey equine, horse-like 1
adjective horsey person: fond of horses 1

See all 14 definitions of horsey

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Origin of horsey

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; horse + -y1

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Parts of speech for Horsey

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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horsey popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for horsey

adjective horsey

equine — Of, relating to, or affecting horses or other members of the horse family.
equestrian — Of or relating to horse riding.
horsy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse.

All 3 Synonyms of horsey