noun
horsing
Horsing (noun) means the gerund form of "horse" used in playful or rough activity, as in "horsing around.". Example: “All that horsing around in the pool ended with someone getting hurt.”
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The gerund form of "horse" used in playful or rough activity, as in "horsing around."
"All that horsing around in the pool ended with someone getting hurt."
How to use horsing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe "-ing" form of horsing around — messing about or being rowdy in a playful way.
Common pairings
horsing around
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What does “horsing” mean?
The word “horsing” means the gerund form of "horse" used in playful or rough activity, as in "horsing around.". In plain terms, the "-ing" form of horsing around — messing about or being rowdy in a playful way.
How do you use “horsing” in a sentence?
Here is “horsing” used in a sentence: “All that horsing around in the pool ended with someone getting hurt.”
What part of speech is “horsing”?
“Horsing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of horsing?
"horsing" (noun) means the gerund form of "horse" used in playful or rough activity, as in "horsing around.".
