horsy

The definition of horsy is like a horse, or connected to horses.

(adjective)

An example of horsy used as an adjective is in the phrase "a horsy face," which means a face which looks like that of a horse.

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See horsy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective horsier, horsiest

  1. of, like, or suggesting a horse; esp., having large features and a big body that looks strong but awkward
    1. connected with or fond of horses, fox-hunting, or horse racing
    2. having the manners, attitudes, etc. of people who are fond of horses, hunting, etc.
Also horsey

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See horsy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also hors·ey

adjective hors·i·er, hors·i·est
  1. Of, relating to, or resembling horses or a horse.
  2. Devoted to horses and horsemanship: the horsy set.
  3. Large and clumsy: illustrations that looked horsy on the page.

Related Forms:

  • horsˈi·ly adverb
  • horsˈi·ness noun

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