Meaning & use

Horsey

adjective·Everyday

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Relating to or resembling horses; typical of people whose lives revolve around horses and horse riding.

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She grew up in a horsey family that spent every weekend at riding competitions.

He had a long, horsey face that made him instantly recognizable.

A note on using this word

In British English especially, 'horsey' is often used to describe someone deeply enthusiastic about horses and equestrian pursuits.

Words with a similar meaning

equinehorse-loving

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