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- [hawr-see]
- /ˈhɔr si/
- /ˈhɔː.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-see]
- /ˈhɔr si/
Definitions of horsy word
- adjective horsy of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse. 1
- adjective horsy dealing with or interested in horses, horseback riding, fox hunting, horse racing, etc.: the horsy set in local society. 1
- adjective horsy rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure: That heavy coat makes you look horsy. 1
- noun horsy Of or relating to horses. 1
- abbreviation HORSY horsey 1
- adjective horsy of, like, or suggesting a horse; esp., having large features and a big body that looks strong but awkward 0
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Origin of horsy
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 Horsy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
horsy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
horsy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for horsy
adjective horsy
- horsey — of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse.
- equestrian — Of or relating to horse riding.
- equine — Of, relating to, or affecting horses or other members of the horse family.