Hobby-horse Definition

noun

Alternative spelling of hobby horse.

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(originally) The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse.

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A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse mounted on a stick.

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(figuratively) A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.

Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away.

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A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback.

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Other Word Forms of Hobby-horse

Singular:

hobby-horse

Plural:

hobby-horses

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