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pony Definition

pony ()

noun pl. -·nies

  1. a small horse of any of a number of breeds, usually not over 58 inches high at the withers
    1. something small of its kind
    2. ☆ a small liqueur glass or the amount it will hold
  2. Etymology: ? alteration of pons (asinorum)

    Informal a literal translation of a work in a foreign language, used in doing schoolwork, often dishonestly; crib
  3. Slang a racehorse
  4. Brit., Slang the sum of twenty-five pounds

Etymology: Scot powny, prob. < OFr poulenet, dim. of poulain, a colt, foal < VL pullamen, young animals < L pullus, young animal, foal

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·nied, -·ny·ing

Slang to pay (money), as to settle an account: with up

pony Synonyms

pony

n.

Shetland pony, Welsh pony, Galloway horse, bronco, cayuse, mustang, Indian pony, Russian pony; see also horse 1.

pony Usage Examples

Possessives

  • hoof: At half-time there is a five-minute break while spectators tread in the divots made by ponies ' hooves.

Converse of object

  • welsh: Growing up I had a white welsh pony named Folly.
  • ride: She was half way round, it was the girl out of the shiny horse box riding a black pony.

Adjective modifier

  • one-trick: Not just a one-trick pony, Carousel Events can help with every aspect of your event!
  • exmoor: In the morning a member of the NT team will give us an introductory talk about using Exmoor ponies for conservation grazing.
  • dartmoor: Dartmoor Ponies - Half the herd of Dartmoor " native " hill ponies are out on Widecombe Common.
  • Icelandic: We spent a couple of hours riding docile Icelandic ponies - the same breed that the Vikings used.
  • miniature: On arrival a miniature pony was up to its neck in rapidly rising floodwater.
  • hardy: Glastonbury Tor There is a breed of hardy ponies peculiar to the Exmoor district; red deer are also found there.

Modifies a noun

  • paddock: Similar in size and price to pony paddocks, but with a small agricultural shed and sheep netting fences.
  • trekking: Pony Trekking - Beach rides or longer hacks for more experienced riders.
  • trecking: There are designated paths for walkers, and if that's not enough there is always pony trecking and mountain biking.
  • tail: She was bright and pretty and wore her blond hair in a pony tail.
  • stallion: He is still entire and would make a great pony stallion, as he is striking, very talented and superbly mannered.
  • graze: On the far horizon two silhouetted ponies graze on top of Feather tor, the perceived epitome of Dartmoor.

Noun used with modifier

  • exmoor: Cress is my favorite Exmoor pony in many ways.
  • polo: You say: the children enjoy stroking the polo ponies who come up to the fence of the field next door.
  • one-trick: Pennis wasn't that big a deal, a one-trick pony that was continued for too long.
  • pit: Pit ponies, pulling wagons along rails, transported these items to the end of the barrier.
  • trick: Not a one trick pony, Andrew has a wider topic range for his jokes other than just sex.

Browse dictionary entries near pony

  1. Pontus Euxinus
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  3. Pontormo
  4. pontoon
  5. pontonier
  6. Pontius Pilate
  7. Pontine Marshes
  8. pontil
  9. pontificate
  10. pontifical
  1. pony express
  2. ponytail
  3. Ponzi, Charles
  4. poo-poo
  5. -poo
  6. pooch
  7. pood
  8. poodle
  9. poof
  10. pooh