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horsey

or hors·y

[ hawr-see ]
/ ˈhɔr si /
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adjective, hors·i·er, hors·i·est.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse.
dealing with or interested in horses, horseback riding, fox hunting, horse racing, etc.: the horsy set in local society.
rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure: That heavy coat makes you look horsy.
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Origin of horsey

First recorded in 1585–95; horse + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM horsey

hors·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for horsey

horsey

horsy

/ (ˈhɔːsɪ) /

adjective horsier or horsiest
of or relating to horsesa horsey smell
dealing with or devoted to horses
like a horsea horsey face

Derived forms of horsey

horsily, adverbhorsiness, noun
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