horsey

or hors·y

[ hawr-see ]

adjective

, hors·i·er, hors·i·est.

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a horse.
2. dealing with or interested in horses, horseback riding, fox hunting, horse racing, etc.:

   the horsy set in local society.

3. rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure:

   That heavy coat makes you look horsy.

horsey

/ ˈhɔːsɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to horses

   a horsey smell

2. dealing with or devoted to horses
3. like a horse

   a horsey face

Derived Forms

• ˈhorsily, adverb
• ˈhorsiness, noun

Other Words From

• horsi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horsey¹

First recorded in 1585–95; horse + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“The fall of Lashio is one of the most humiliating defeats in the military’s history,” says Richard Horsey, Myanmar adviser to the International Crisis Group.

From BBC

“The only reason the rebel groups didn’t push into Muse is they likely feared it would upset China,” Mr Horsey says.

From BBC

It “doesn’t like this situation” and sees Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing as “incompetent”, Mr Horsey says.

From BBC

“If it were not great stuff she’d lose her business,” Fleming told Iwamasa, who said that Perry was “only interested in the unmarked ones not the horsey version,” according to court documents.

From Salon

From April 2025, North Norfolk District Council, whose coast also includes Sheringham, Cromer, Happisburgh and Horsey, is to use new government powers to charge an additional 100% Council Tax premium to second home, furnished properties.

From BBC