adj
horsy
Horsy (adj) means Similar to, or connected with, horses.
adj
1
Similar to, or connected with, horses.
"Pirates, these women, with their ladylike briefcases for the loot and their horsy, acquisitive teeth."
— Margaret Atwood, Soul Scrolls (1985)
2
Keen on breeding or riding horses.
3
Big, heavy and lacking grace.
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Etymology
Formed from horse and -y; cognate with Middle Low German rössich (“horselike, equipped with a horse”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of horsy?
"horsy" (adj) means similar to, or connected with, horses.
What is another word for horsy?
Other words for "horsy" include equine, crude.
What are the different meanings of horsy?
"horsy" has 3 main meanings: 1. Similar to, or connected with, horses; 2. Keen on breeding or riding horses; 3. Big, heavy and lacking grace.
