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horsy
[
hawr
-see
]
hors·y
/
ˈhɔr
si
/
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adjective,
hors·i·er,
hors·i·est.
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a
horse
.
2.
dealing with or interested in
horses
,
horseback riding, fox hunting,
horse racing
,
etc.:
the horsy
set
in local society.
3.
rather heavy and
awkward
in general appearance or facial structure:
That heavy coat makes you look horsy.
Also,
horsey.
Origin:
1585–95;
horse
+
-y
1
Related forms
hors·i·ness,
noun
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horsey
or
horsy
(ˈhɔːsɪ)
—
adj
,
horsier
,
horsiest
1.
of or relating to horses:
a horsey smell
2.
dealing with or devoted to horses
3.
like a horse:
a horsey face
horsy
or
horsy
—
adj
'horsily
or
horsy
—
adv
'horsiness
or
horsy
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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