horsy

A child rides a horsy toy in the living room.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or resembling a horse: "horsy" describes something that pertains to, looks like, or is characteristic of a horse.
   • Interested in or devoted to horses: "horsy" can refer to a person who is very fond of horses, especially riding or racing.

Usage Examples

• Relating to or resembling a horse:

  • She has a long, horsy face. (Her facial features are reminiscent of a horse's.)
  • The toy had a horsy smell of hay and leather. (The toy smelled like something associated with horses.)

• Interested in or devoted to horses:

  • He is very horsy and spends every weekend at the stables. (He is deeply involved with horse riding or horse care.)
  • The horsy crowd gathered at the racetrack. (The group of people there were enthusiasts of horse racing or riding.)

Advanced Usage

• "horsy set": a social group that is heavily involved with horses, often in equestrian sports.
  • The horsy set at the country club owns several thoroughbreds. (The social circle focused on horse activities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Horse (n): the animal itself.
  • The horse galloped across the field. (The large, four-legged animal ran quickly.)
• Horseman (n): a person skilled in riding horses.
  • He is a skilled horseman. (He is good at handling and riding horses.)
• Horseplay (n): rough, boisterous play.
  • The children engaged in horseplay in the yard. (They played roughly, like tumbling or wrestling.)

Synonyms

• Equestrian: relating to horse riding.
  • She comes from an equestrian family. (Her family is involved with horses.)
• Horse-loving: fond of horses.
  • He is a horse-loving individual. (He enjoys being around horses.)

Related Idioms

• Horsy laugh: a loud, snorting laugh like a horse.
  • He let out a horsy laugh at the joke. (He laughed noisily, with a sound similar to a horse's snort.)