neigh
to utter the cry of a horse; whinny.
the cry of a horse; whinny.
Origin of neigh
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How to use neigh in a sentence
In one, in particular, I remember I had to be a superhero-horse and I even neighed in the middle of the audition.
Adam Driver on Role-Play Sex with Lena Dunham on ‘Girls’ and Adam’s Stormy Relationship with Hannah | Marlow Stern | March 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe prince's horse neighed, and several others answered from the depths of the forest.
Chicot the Jester | Alexandre Dumas, PereBefore they were certain of its identity the creature neighed, as if frightened by the stealthy approach of the youths.
Two Boys in Wyoming | Edward S. EllisThe animal roused himself as he approached, shook his glossy coat, and neighed, as if he recognized the footsteps and voice.
Rookwood | William Harrison AinsworthThen he stamped on the ground with his hooves, lifted his head high and neighed three times.
The King of Ireland's Son | Padraic Colum
The animal neighed two or three times with pleasure, and rolled himself with delight on the grass.
The Flying Horseman | Gustave Aimard
British Dictionary definitions for neigh
/ (neɪ) /
the high-pitched cry of a horse; whinny
(intr) to make a neigh or a similar noise
(tr) to utter with a sound like a neigh
Origin of neigh
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